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The rapid response of Liverpool's medical team means Harvey Elliott could play again in just six months, insists expert surgeon

Liverpool's backroom staff have been praised for their swift treatment of wonderkid Harvey Elliott after he suffered a horror injury to his ankle against Leeds United

Elliott, 18, was felled by Pascal Struijk after an hour of the Reds' match at Elland Road yesterday, resulting in a dislocation and possible break of his ankle.

But expert sports surgeon and Liverpool fan, Mike Hennessey, said the rapid response of the club's medical team will aid Elliott's recovery and he should be back on the pitch in six months.

Reds starlet Harvey Elliott suffered a dislocated ankleu00a0 after a tackle fromu00a0 Pascal Struijk

Reds starlet Harvey Elliott suffered a dislocated ankle after a tackle from Pascal Struijk

Liverpool are due to face Manchester United at Anfield on March 19, which heralds a run-in of nine Premier League games, which also feature Manchester City away and Everton at home.