How Long Will Harvey Elliott Be Out Injured For?

The Reds star was carried off the field on a stretcher and rushed to hospital following a challenge by Leeds defender Pascal Struijk, who was sent off as a result.

On the hour mark, substitute Stuijk slid in to challenge Elliott from the side and won the ball, however, the Dutchman landed his full body weight on the lower part of his leg.

Liverpool update

It reads: “Harvey, his family and Liverpool FC would like to place on record their thanks to the paramedics and all the staff at Leeds General Infirmary for the care and treatment given.”

The youngster also posted a picture of himself on Instagram in the back of the ambulance while en route to hospital, writing: “Thanks for the messages guys. Road to recovery. YNWA.”

Jurgen Klopp update

Liverpool boss Klopp was relieved to see Harvey Elliott take to social media following his nasty injury.

Klopp was visibly distressed in the aftermath of the incident, but has now said: “One of the Instagram posts I liked, if he did that already it is a sign he is not in much pain, so that is great.

“We all saw the ankle was not in the right place and the medical team put it in the right place.

“There is not a lot of good things to say, otherwise it is a bad injury. We have to wait for further examinations and scans.”

Dislocated ankle injury recovery time

Returning to play football can depending on both the ankle fracture and the athlete.

In many cases, the surgeon will advise the patient to avoid putting weight on the ankle and to wear a cast or boot to limit mobility until the ankle is healed.

Essentially, healing will typically take around two to three months, so Elliott will most likely return in the new year.