Villa has a clause in their contract with Elliott that would require them to pay £35M to sign him on a permanent basis if he makes 10 appearances for the team. This has led to speculation that Emery may be reluctant to play Elliott, but Emery's decision to name 18-year-old George Hemmings on the bench ahead of Elliott in their recent match against Leeds United suggests that he may not be prioritizing Elliott's playing time.

Villa has a busy schedule ahead, with six matches in 17 days. This could give Elliott an opportunity to play if he impresses behind the scenes. Emery will likely rotate his team during this period, which could lead to Elliott getting more playing time.