Aston Villa news

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has delivered a scathing assessment of the club's current state, suggesting that the "identity is gone" amid their woeful season under Arne Slot. The former captain's comments come in response to a provocative social media post from Mohamed Salah that has sent shockwaves through the Anfield hierarchy.

Mohamed Salah has appeared to question Arne Slot’s tactical direction at Liverpool, calling for the club to rediscover the "heavy metal" identity that defined the Jurgen Klopp era. The Egyptian forward’s comments come in the wake of a damaging 12th Premier League defeat of the season away at Aston Villa.

Jamie Carragher has launched a scathing attack on the Liverpool squad following their heavy 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa, branding the current side "physically and mentally weak." The Reds legend pulled no punches as he watched his former club's defensive frailties laid bare at Villa Park, leaving Arne Slot facing a mountain of questions regarding his future.

Arne Slot cut a frustrated figure at Villa Park as he attempted to explain another defensive collapse that has left Liverpool’s Champions League hopes hanging by a thread. The Reds boss admitted his side are making life far too easy for their opponents after a 4-2 defeat marked a staggering 20th loss of a miserable campaign.

Liverpool's disastrous title defence hit a new low on Friday night as they were thumped by Champions League-bound Aston Villa - a result that leaves their own hopes of qualification in jeopardy. The Reds were tormented by Ollie Watkins throughout, with the England striker bagging a brace and laying on another. The 4-2 defeat leaves Arne Slot's side fifth in the Premier League, four points clear of Bournemouth in sixth having played a game more.

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Harvey Elliott is ineligible to play for Aston Villa against parent club Liverpool on Friday night. But Unai Emery wouldn't have picked him anyway. And not to save him for next week's Europa League final against Freiburg. Elliott hasn't seen a single minute of game time since March because he's one appearance away from triggering the clause in his loan agreement that would oblige Villa to buy him for £35 million ($46m) - and they've absolutely no intention of allowing that to happen.

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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has issued a candid apology to Harvey Elliott, admitting that the midfielder's temporary switch from Liverpool has become an "embarrassing" situation for all parties. Despite arriving with high expectations, the 23-year-old has found himself frozen out of the first-team picture due to complex contractual obligations.

Arne Slot has provided a definitive update on Harvey Elliott's future at Anfield following a frustrating loan spell at Aston Villa. The Liverpool manager confirmed that the young midfielder will rejoin the first-team squad for pre-season training after failing to secure regular minutes under Unai Emery.

Arne Slot has provided a significant fitness update ahead of Liverpool’s crucial Premier League encounter away at Aston Villa on Friday night. While talismanic forward Mohamed Salah is prepared to make his return following a two-match injury absence, the Reds may be forced to navigate the fixture without influential playmaker Florian Wirtz due to a sudden illness.

Inconsistent at BVB, a substitute at Aston Villa: Donyell Malen has suddenly emerged as a top striker at Roma.