Harvey Elliott scored his first goal for Valencia on Tuesday by whipping home a free-kick in a 6-0 Copa del Rey win away to Tavernes, This Is Anfield reported.
The 23-year-old midfielder joined the Spanish outfit during the summer after Liverpool could not promise him regular minutes, following a tough loan spell at Aston Villa.
His time at Valencia also presented struggles, including a red card in a 2-1 defeat to Villarreal last month. Tuesday’s free-kick put his side 4-0 up on the night, and as he celebrated, he appeared to apologize to the supporters following his recent sending-off.
Elliott previously issued an apology to his teammates and fans regarding the red card.
“I would like to apologise to my team-mates and the incredible Valencia CF supporters for yesterday’s sending-off.”
Harvey Elliott said.
“I made a mistake and I’m truly sorry. It won’t happen again.”
Elliott added: “Right now, I’m just focused on coming back, working even harder and helping the team get out of this situation as soon as possible. Thank you always for your support and support to us as players. Amunt Valencia.”
When asked after the game about Elliott’s best position, Valencia manager Javier Aguirre discussed the midfielder’s role.
“A good footballer can play in different positions.”
Javier Aguirre said.
“I think he’s more comfortable near the box; he’s not quite at his best on the wings. But everyone wants to play, wherever you put them. That speaks well of the team’s spirit. But what I want here is to win, to win.”
The boyhood Liverpool fan is out of contract at Anfield in 2028. Andoni Iraola does not appear to consider him an important part of his plans, marking the loan move as a step for the player to prove his worth.