Thiago Alcantara is out for at least the next four weeks while Curtis Jones and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are also out for the moment.
Liverpool have been stretched a little thin in the midfield while the form of Jordan Henderson has also not been very encouraging since last season.
Jurgen Klopp was asked how he plans to deal with these issues and he said: "Harvey played a good pre-season and was really decisive in the games where he came on against City and Fulham. Does he have to step up? Yeah, but like all the others.
"When you start with 8/9 midfielders, they all have the same chance. Sooner than later, they fulfil their potential and that is what I am looking for.
"Fabio and Millie looked sharp. Hendo played good as the six when we moved him."
This suggests that Klopp is planning to start Elliott in the next game, while we could say Hendo playing as the defensive midfielder instead of the right-sided central position.
Naby Keita is also expected to be fit for the next game, while James Milner could come off the bench.
