With Trent Alexander-Arnold suffering fitness problems earlier in the campaign, it allowed Bradley to showcase his talents in the Premier League, being plunged into the deep end by Jurgen Klopp. The Northern Ireland international has dealt with the pressure with ease, but he was substituted against Crystal Palace due to injury, and it doesn't look good for the 20-year-old.
Bradley Might Not Play Again This Season
The Liverpool star has suffered an ankle problem
Speaking on the 'Walk On' podcast, The Athletic reporter Pearce has provided an update on the fitness of Bradley, suggesting that we might not see him in a Liverpool shirt again this season...
"Then there was the sad sight of Conor Bradley hobbling off. It would be a surprise if we saw him again this season amid fears he may have damaged ankle ligaments."
It's a huge blow for Liverpool and most importantly, Bradley, who was staking his claim as a starter for the Reds in the Premier League despite his age. The young right-back, described as a 'special' player by Gary McAllister, is set for a spell on the treatment table.
Conor Bradley vs Liverpool squad - 2023/2024 stats
Stats
Output
Squad rank
Appearances
10
21st
Goals
1
=11th
Assists
3
=6th
Key Passes Per Game
1.5
=5th
Tackles Per Game
3.2
1st
Dribbles Per Game
1.3
2nd
Match rating
7.22
2nd
Correct as of 15/04/2024
Bradley has even received plaudits from fellow professionals, with Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney admitting that the young star was 'an absolute joke' when they faced Liverpool earlier in the campaign. The 33-year-old confessed that he asked Fulham teammate Willian to 'get at him', thinking that the Brazilian would have a comfortable afternoon against the inexperienced defender, but that wasn't the case.
Klopp certainly has an adequate replacement, with first-choice option Alexander-Arnold likely to come straight back into the side. The England international returned from injury against Palace at the weekend, coming on to replace Bradley at right-back.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Only Vinicius Souza, Joao Gomes, and Joao Palhinha have more tackles per 90 in the Premier League this season than Conor Bradley, excluding those who have played less than five 90s.
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