The Athletic wrote an article talking about the current situation of Elliott, who joined Villa from Liverpool this summer.

TA wrote:

There is a special pass that is impressive.

Aston Villa were drawn with ten-man Sunderland but were still looking for victory. Nearly 60 minutes have passed since the red card, but Villa may still take away only one point and continue their poor start to the season.

A sense of despair began to spread, which was contrary to Emery's strict requirements. Villa were attacking in the direction of their traveling fans who were demanding quick passes forward. Elliot did so.

After Elliott received the ball in midfield, he moved the ball to his left foot and turned to that side, trying a bold pass to the wing, but the ball went out of bounds.

This is an active performance of the player. Elliott is used to coming off the bench to play a role, especially during Klopp's coaching period, pushing the ball forward at a high pace.

However, Emery's reaction was very angry. He turned around and threw his hands in the air. The frustration simmering at the team's collective poor performance reached a breaking point. He returned to the touchline and yelled at Elliott, angrily signaling for a shorter, slower pass; that pass was why he applauded Kamara, but fans might complain.

There are five minutes left in the game. In Emery's opinion, there is enough time to attack in a more organized manner, slowly pushing the numerical advantage up front. Elliott joined Villa and was given the No. 9 jersey, but Emery did not want him to rush into the penalty area.

At the end of the game, Emery looked irritable. He hurried from one interview to the next, calling his team "lazy" in both interviews, and there was little anyone could do to calm him down. In his final interview, after repeating accusations of laziness, he singled out Elliott by name.

Emery said: "Some players need to adapt. For example, Elliott, as soon as he gets the ball, he wants to pass it behind the defense very quickly. There are no other options. He needs to understand, 'Okay, Elliott, you have the ability to pass more, pass more, pass more, and then pass behind, outside or inside' to get more in a better position."

It is strange to criticize Elliott alone. He only played 32 minutes on the court. Aside from the errant pass, he did almost nothing wrong. Teammates who start games deserve more responsibility.

Elliott insisted that he was "not angry" at Emery's remarks. Villa staff said it showed Elliott's maturity and his ability to accept criticism.

The following week, Emery started Elliott at home against Fulham, but replaced him with Buendia at half-time. In the end, Buendia made a pass and shot, and Villa won 3-1.

In that game, Elliott served as an attacking midfielder on the right, passed the ball neatly, and performed well in the first half, but only showed sporadic potential. But it seems Buendia has a better understanding of that position.

Emery said after the game: "I replaced him for tactical reasons because Buendia brought us vitality and he adapted better than Elliott. Elliott needs time. Buendia did a great job."

The players Villa acquired when the window closed was not necessarily the first choice, and Elliott is an example.

Emery had pushed to sign Paqueta from West Ham United instead of Elliott, who was eventually signed when the window closed. Villa had known Elliott was available for months but the price had caused some hesitation. Liverpool were asking for a higher fee during initial discussions, which may have been beyond Villa's financial means. Other European clubs, including Leipzig, are actively pursuing him.

Villa took note of Elliott's performance in England's U21 European Cup win and how he led from the front. Elliott is a young, dynamic midfielder who may have more resale value in an aging squad, and versatility in the position is also one of Emery's preferences. In that sense, Elliott appears to be a safe investment.

Villa completed the introduction of Elliott on a rent-and-buy basis. It was initially a one-season loan and will be permanently transferred next summer, provided that Elliott plays 10 times in the 25-26 season. Liverpool sources said the deal was worth around £35m, while Villa sources said it was closer to £30m.

Despite a negative internal atmosphere caused by tensions between Monchi and Emery over the summer, recruitment staff consider Elliott's signing to be a major success. Monchi and Emery showed clear differences when Elliott arrived. The turmoil of the transfer window and the team's poor start to the season have added to this sentiment.

As far as Elliott is concerned, his attitude and hard work have left a deep impression on Villa personnel, which is consistent with the extremely meticulous professional standards of Emery's coaching team.

A staff member said anonymously: "He is a good guy, young but sober-minded."

The conflict occurs more in terms of style and methods of adapting to Vera. He's not the first signing to struggle in this area. Tielemans went three months without starting a league start as he adapted to Emery's nuances. Tielemans' story of overcoming adversity is often used to encourage new signings, who seem to be marginalized at first.

Elliott has not appeared as a substitute in three games, playing just four minutes since the game against Fulham in late September. However, since Elliott was substituted against Fulham, Villa's form has risen sharply and they have won five games in a row.

Elliot needs a period of adaptation. The attacking midfield is crucial to Villa's build-up, and no team has been more centrally focused than Villa since Emery's arrival. Players must choose their positions well, create passing routes, and control the speed of advancement when holding the ball. And Elliott looked bitter about it against Sunderland.

Without the ball, Emery's No. 10 player must be tactically knowledgeable and identify the forward's pressing trigger points. It won't be too different to the way Elliott works under Klopp. But Emery's comments about passing the ball too quickly suggest that he clearly wants his attacking midfielders to play classical jazz, rather than the heavy metal football that Elliott has been taught.

The danger is that the longer Elliott is out of action, the more doubts will be raised about the decision to sign him, and the further away his permanent transfer threshold (10 appearances) seems to be.