Liverpool injury blow as star ruled out until late October

Liverpool have seemingly suffered a significant injury setback with news that midfielder Harvey Elliott is expected to be sidelined until late October due to a fractured foot.

The skilled 21-year-old has had a difficult beginning to the season, as it appears he may not be a regular starter under new Reds boss Arne Slot.

To add to the disappointment, Elliott is now expected to be unavailable for the next six weeks or so, with the *Times* revealing the full extent of a prior minor issue.

Elliott, known for his versatility and technical ability, hasn’t quite met expectations at Anfield yet, and this season was seen as a key opportunity for him to establish himself and show greater consistency.

Elliott’s injury is a setback for Liverpool, but Curtis Jones is close to returning.

The *Times* also reports that Curtis Jones should be ready to return for Liverpool soon, which is a positive for the Merseyside club, who seem to have a strong squad depth this season.

Though it’s unfortunate for Elliott to miss this much time, Liverpool should manage well, and fans will hope that the England Under-21 international can make a meaningful impact when he returns late next month.

Liverpool have started the season well under Slot, who took over from the iconic Jurgen Klopp in the summer, after moving from Dutch club Feyenoord.

The Dutch manager has led Liverpool to victories in all three of their opening Premier League fixtures, including an impressive 3-0 win against rivals Manchester United just before the international break.

Liverpool will face Nottingham Forest at home this Saturday, aiming for another win to assert themselves as serious title contenders this season.