Harvey Elliott challenged to prove to Unai Emery he has a future at Aston Villa

The 22-year-old has struggled for game time, starting just twice and being an unused substitute in Villa’s last three games before being left out of the squad completely for Sunday’s 1-0 win over Manchester City

Unai Emery has challenged Harvey Elliott to prove he has a future at Aston Villa despite being frozen out. File picture: Peter Lous/PA

Unai Emery has challenged Harvey Elliott to prove he has a future at Aston Villa despite being frozen out.

Elliott joined Villa on loan from Liverpool on transfer deadline day in September in a move that would turn permanent if conditions, such as a certain amount of appearances, were met.