He suffered a serious injury and is back: who was Arne Slot's big surprise in Liverpool's victory

Young talent Harvey Elliott was the star of the show as Liverpool beat Southampton 2-1 in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Having recovered from an injury that had sidelined him for a period, the English midfielder started the match and displayed all his quality, being named man of the match.

With precise passes, dazzling dribbles and a keen eye for a pass, Elliott controlled Liverpool's midfield and was instrumental in creating attacking chances for his team. His performance impressed not only the fans, but also manager Arne Slot, who was full of praise for the young player.

"Harvey is back to his best," Slot said in a post-match interview. "He's a very talented player and important to our team. His recovery has been quicker than we expected and he's already showing his quality. I'm very happy with his performance."

Great return

Elliott's return is a huge boost for Liverpool, who are looking to regain their form this season. The young player has the potential to become one of the team's key players in the coming seasons.

The victory over Southampton sees Liverpool progress to the Carabao Cup semi-finals. The team will face an as-yet-undetermined opponent, but the side have already shown they are ready to compete for all trophies this season.

His best performance at Liverpool?

Elliott's performance is a sign that Liverpool are on the right track. With a young and talented squad, the team have everything to compete for the major trophies in English and European football.