RIO FERDINAND commended matchwinner Harvey Elliott for his professionalism after Liverpool beat PSG.
Elliott took just 46 seconds to notch the Reds’ winner in Paris after replacing Mo Salah from the bench late on.
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A 'smash and grab' night for Liverpool at the French champions, sub Harvey Elliott scoring the only goal of the game after 47 seconds with his first touch 🤩
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Harvey Elliott notched an unlikely winner for Liverpool against PSGGetty
The winger completed his warm down after the match
Rio Ferdinand applauded his professionalism
He showed brilliant desire to burst into the box before sidefooting the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma with his first touch of the match.
It secured a smash-and-grab victory for Arne Slot‘s side, who take a 1-0 lead into the return leg at Anfield next week.
Elliott, 21, spoke to media on the pitch after the match aongside man of the match winner Alisson, who kept Liverpool in it with a string of superb saves.
But he also found time to warm down after the match and was put through his paces alongside his fellow subs.
Rio Ferdinand, who was on commentary for TNT Sport’s coverage of the clash, applauded Elliott’s attitude after watching him complete his strecthes.
The former defender said: “Professionalism that, of the highest order.”
Elliott has had to remain patient for his chances this season, having made just four starts this campaign.
But he has enjoyed playing in Europe this season and now has three goals in his last three Champions League appearances.
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Elliott’s strike was just Liverpool’s second in the entire match, coming in the 87th minute.
PSG had 27 shots and dominated the ball with 71 per cent possession, but were thwarted by a combination of Alisson and VAR, which ruled out Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s first half strike.
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