'I decided to': Harvey Elliott names the Liverpool legend he actually based his game around from day one

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Ever since Liverpool signed Harvey Elliott from Fulham in 2021, it was crystal clear that he was a special player.

John Barnes backed Harvey Elliott to succeed under Arne Slot after watching him in training — such is the wondrous natural talent he possesses.

Gary Neville even once claimed that Pep Guardiola would love to coach Harvey Elliott due to him being a technically gifted and intelligent footballer.

The Liverpool midfielder’s latest exploits were there for all to see against Southampton in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup where he scored the second goal in his side’s 2-1 win.

At just 21, the Englishman has the world at his feet.

Reflecting on his time watching football as a child, Harvey Elliott harked back to the days when he enjoyed watching Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres in action at Liverpool.

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Harvey Elliott says Steven Gerrard is his idol

The youngster admitted that he found the iconic Reds pairing’s partnership incredibly entertaining.

But it was Steven Gerrard who caught Elliott’s eye in particular, revealing on Sky Sports that he based his game around the Liverpool legend from a young age.

“The link-up between [Steven] Gerrard and [Fernando] Torres back in the day for me was just exciting to watch. For me, it was entertaining. It was either one or the other.”

“Kids want to either strikers, scoring all the goals or assisting, I decided to try and base it around the assister, which was Gerrard.”

Elliott claimed that he tries to replicate the passion that Steven Gerrard played with during his unforgettable spell in a Liverpool shirt.

“Just his all-round game was unbelievable, he had every attribute, you could see how much it meant for him, playing for Liverpool and I always try and bring that with me.”

What are Steven Gerrard’s stats for Liverpool?

Steven Gerrard’s senior career spanned from 1998 until 2015 before he decided to sign for LA Galaxy.

But it’s safe to say that the statistics Gerrard accrued during his time at Anfield are second to none.

Steven Gerrard has a strong case to be regarded as Liverpool’s greatest-ever player due to his incredible longevity, undeniable quality and one-of-a-kind leadership.

Due to the midfield maestro’s loyalty to the Merseyside-based club as well, his story has inspired millions, including Elliott.

Liverpool supporters will be delighted to discover just how much the highly-rated attacker respects Steven Gerrard’s greatness.