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Liverpool Faces Defensive Concerns as Conor Bradley Suffers Injury Setback
Support has flooded in for Conor Bradley from fans and teammates following heartbreaking news earlier today.
Liverpool’s Defensive Woes Deepen
Liverpool may be heading towards a defensive crisis if their injury troubles persist.
During the second half of their clash against Aston Villa at Villa Park, Conor Bradley, who came on as a substitute for Trent Alexander-Arnold, suffered an injury. With Joe Gomez already unavailable, manager Arne Slot had no choice but to bring in center-back Jarell Quansah to see out the 2-2 draw.
Bradley’s Injury: A Hamstring Concern?
Early indications suggest the Northern Ireland defender might be dealing with a hamstring problem.
Fan footage shared by @asim_lfc captured Bradley signaling discomfort to the medical team, raising concerns about his fitness. Having only recently returned from a similar injury sustained in late 2024, this development is troubling.
As a result, it seems highly likely that Bradley will be unavailable for Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League fixtures against Manchester City and Newcastle United.
Arne Slot Reacts to Bradley’s Condition
In his post-match comments, Arne Slot acknowledged the severity of Bradley’s injury.
“It’s tough. He felt something while sprinting, tried to push through but had to come off,” Slot told Liverpoolfc.com.
“When a player removes himself from the game, it’s never a good sign. Right now, I’d say he’s 99.9% out for City, and I don’t expect him back for Newcastle either. Beyond that, we’ll have to assess whether it’s a short-term or longer layoff.”
This setback is particularly unfortunate, considering Bradley had been delivering solid performances since his return.
Liverpool’s Right-Back Dilemma
With Alexander-Arnold also being carefully managed due to fitness concerns—evidenced by his substitution against Aston Villa—Liverpool finds itself in a difficult position.
At the moment, the team lacks an experienced backup right-back, making the situation even more challenging should Alexander-Arnold suffer an injury.
Arne Slot must now navigate a delicate balancing act, carefully managing his vice-captain’s minutes while preparing for crucial encounters again
st Manchester City and Newcastle.
