In Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa early this morning, Liverpool loanee Elliott was still missing from the game squad.
It is reported that his loan contract did not evade the corresponding clauses of his old club, and he himself did not go to Anfield with the team. He watched the game at home.
Elliott has missed the Villa roster for 5 consecutive games, and he has obviously been abandoned by the team. And he needs to play 5 more games before Villa can force a buyout of him for 35 million pounds.
If Villa and Liverpool can negotiate to terminate the lease early, Elliott may return to Liverpool in the winter window next year.