The Red's Elliott admits his recovery is taking long after bad injury

Harvey Elliott, a

youngster, acknowledges that he has battled to regain his best form following a lengthy layoff due to injury.

Elliott broke his ankle in September and missed four months of play for the Reds. He hasn't played much since his comeback.

The 19-year-old made his first

game since January against Southampton on Tuesday, but he doesn't begrudge Jurgen Klopp for keeping him on the bench.

"I know myself that I am fit but it's down to the manager to make the decisions," the youngster explained to the

.

"We're all 100 per cent behind his decisions and we all take it on the chin. So I haven't been playing that much but it's been all down to me really.

"There have been some training weeks where I haven't really been at my best and it's down to me to make sure that I am showing the gaffer that I am able to play and I am ready for the opportunity like today when it is given to me.

"But like I say, we're all committed and we're all 100% behind the gaffer. So whatever team is put out or whatever subs come on, it's best for us and best for the team, so we're all for it as a team.

"We're all here if we're needed. But as I say, just to put the shirt back on again and play in front of the fans and to get the win like we did today, which was a crucial one, is a lovely experience, a lovely feeling and hopefully many more to come.

"It was nice to get back out there again in the Premier League, get some minutes and obviously I know I needed to keep myself fresh. I obviously had a terrible injury and I knew I didn't need to rush anything. 

"I just needed to keep myself fit and like you've seen today I needed to make sure I can get through the minutes I play. That is all I have focused on really."

As they continue their quest for the quadruple, Liverpool will play their two most critical games of the season.

To win the Premier League, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders must erase a one-point lead to Manchester City in Sunday's final fixtures – the Reds play Wolves at Anfield, while Pep Guardiola's side hosts Aston Villa.

Liverpool will travel to Paris the following weekend for the

final, where they will meet Real Madrid in a rematch of 2018 final.

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