Elliott's wasted Villa loan embarrassing - Emery

Harvey Elliott has made four appearances for Aston Villa in Europe this season

Midfielder Harvey Elliott's wasted loan atAston Villais "embarrassing for everyone involved", says manager Unai Emery.

Elliott, 23, has played only 109 minutes for Villa in the Premier League during a season-long loan fromLiverpool.

Villa had an obligation to make the deal permanent for £35m if Elliott played 10 league games,. he has played only four.

Villawanted Elliott to returnto Anfield in January but the clubs could not come to an agreement.

"To now explain about the reason for this decision is very difficult, or it is easy,. it is not the moment," Emery said.

"My apologies for Harvey Elliott are, every day, in my mind. We have our responsibility andLiverpoolhave their responsibility.

"How the season has gone has been difficult."

Liverpooltravel to Villa on Friday, with Elliott unable to play against his parent club. The winners will book a place in next season's Champions League.

Elliott's only league start this season came in September - againstFulham, when he was taken off at half-time -. he has not played in the league since February.

Elliott won Euro 2025 with England Under-21s and was named player of the tournament after scoring five goals.

He joined Villa hoping to force his way into the senior team for the World Cup,. under-21 team-mate Elliot Anderson has won seven caps to become a regular under manager Thomas Tuchel.

Elliott has interest from clubs in the Premier League. Europe, but he is not expected to have a future atLiverpoolwhile Arne Slot is in charge.