Jurgen Klopp dropped the biggest hint that he is planning to keep Harvey Elliott in the squad for the upcoming season after his impressive performance in Liverpool's final pre-season friendly against Athletic Bilbao.
The 19-year-old started as the advanced midfielder of three as Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by the LaLiga outfit after Diogo Jota's early goal was cancelled out early in the second-half.
Elliott spent last season on loan at Blackburn and impressed as he scored seven goals and assisted 11 in 41 games.
Harvey Elliott impressed against Bilbao and was applauded off the pitch in the second-half
Gini Wijnaldum's departure has left Liverpool a man short in midfield but Klopp suggested that Elliott's versatility could be the difference.