Conor Bradley
LIV
Northern Ireland
Right
Jul 9, 2003
22
5'11"
141 lb
RB
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Balanced Full Back
LiverpoolUndergoes knee surgery
Bradley has undergone knee surgery and will begin rehab in the coming days and weeks.
Analysis: Bradley will miss the rest of the season, but it hasn't been confirmed that he'll miss the World Cup if Northern Ireland make it there. More information should be revealed by Liverpool in the coming weeks on a possible return date, as it's still unclear what the actual knee injury was. If he can get back to training in a few months, there's a real chance he'll be ready by June.
Set for knee surgery, season over
Bradley has suffered a significant knee injury that will require surgery in the next few days and will miss the remainder of the season, according to his club.
Analysis: Bradley was already fearing the worst after leaving Thursday's match against Arsenal early, as the defender will now undergo surgery on a significant knee injury. Unfortunately for the right-back, this will require surgery that will end his season, putting to rest his campaign a few months prematurely. His main focus moving forward will be to recover for the start of next season, as he hopes for no setbacks during recovery, with a knee injury being one of the most tedious injuries for a football player. Jeremie Frimpong will now be called into a much bigger role and is likely to start at right-back moving forward, with Joe Gomez their backup option if Frimpong misses time as well.
Severe injury feared
Bradley left the stadium on crutches after suffering a knee injury during Thursday's clash against Arsenal, with manager Arne Slot "fearing the worst" while awaiting a scan to determine the extent of the issue, James Pearce of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bradley could be set for a long absence period if a significant damage to his left knee is confirmed. Such news would be a considerable blow to the team, considering that he was in decent form over his last three starts. The young defender has operated as a right-back with Jeremie Frimpong moving to a more attacking spot lately, but this issue could revert Frimpong to his natural role, while Joe Gomez offers another option in defense.
Subs off with injury in draw
Bradley abandoned Thursday's 0-0 draw against Arsenal due to an apparently serious issue.
Analysis: Bradley was stretchered off the pitch after holding his knee in the final minutes of the game, and his status could now be a significant concern. He made his third successive league start and was an important contributor to his side's clean sheet. If this issue rules him out of upcoming contests, there could be a tactical change with Jeremie Frimpong returning to a defensive role, or a chance for Joe Gomez to appear at right-back.
Assists Sunday
Bradley assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Fulham.
Analysis: Bradley got back in the starting XI during Sunday's clash and he was straight back on the scoresheet with an assist on his only chance created. He's a very direct option from right-back, though he tends to make space with his runs, as he isn't the most dangerous passer, and can struggle to whip in crosses that threaten.
Makes bench vs. Wolves
Bradley (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Wolverhampton.
Analysis: Bradley was expected to be a late call for this fixture, and the right-back will be an option off the bench. Jeremie Frimpong will get the nod on the right side of the defense alongside Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Milos Kerkez.
Late call against Wolves
Bradley (undisclosed) will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Wolves, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "Conor will be 50-50. He's not training with us today, not tomorrow, so Friday we will see exactly where he is [and] if he can be in the squad for the weekend."
Analysis: Bradley still has to resume training this week and will be a late call on Friday after the final training session to know if he can be part of the match squad for Saturday's clash against Wolves. The right-back has been a regular starter for the reds and if he had to miss the game, Jeremie Frimpong will likely be the main option to play on the right side of the defense if fit enough to contribute many minutes.
Off with injury
Bradley was forced off at halftime of Saturday's 2-1 win over Tottenham due to an injury, according to manager Arne Slot, per James Pearce of The Athletic.
Analysis: Bradley would return from suspension Saturday but was cut short at halftime, as he needed to leave the field after being involved in a collision. Unfortunately for the club, Jeremie Frimpong would also go down injured, leaving the club without a regular right-back if Bradley is deemed to miss time. That said, this leaves Dominik Szoboszlai as the likely replacement at right-back if both were to miss time.
Back from suspension
Bradley is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.
Analysis: Bradley has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in the Premier League and is set to return in the next contest. The right-back has been an undisputed starter in the backline for the Reds when available and given the absences, he will claim back that role on Saturday against Tottenham.
Receives one match ban
Bradley will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Premier League.
Analysis: Bradley accumulated five yellow cards in the Premier League and will be suspended for the clash against Brighton on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter at right-back when available for the Reds, with Dominik Szoboszlai or Joe Gomez as the most likely options to replace him against the Seagulls. Bradley will be back available for the clash against Tottenham on Dec. 20.
Starting immediately
Bradley (strain) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leeds United.
Analysis: Bradley has made his way back from a strain after four games out and is set for play immediately, with the defender making the starting XI. This should solve some issues in the defense for the club moving forward after Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones and Joe Gomez all split time starting at right-back, now with at least one of their first options in that position back.
Back available Saturday
Bradley (undisclosed) is back available for Saturday's clash against Leeds United after training with the team this week, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "But Conor Bradley has trained this week, so I expect him to train today and then he is available to be in the squad tomorrow."
Analysis: Bradley is back available for Saturday's clash against Leeds United after training in full with the team this week and recovering from his muscular injury. This is excellent news for the Reds since he is a regular starter at right-back when available and should claim back that spot when deemed fit enough to do so.
Could be available Saturday
Bradley (undisclosed) resumed team training on Monday for the first time since his injury and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "Conor got into a training session yesterday for the first time, team training. Not everything 100 per cent yet, we had to manage that a little bit, so don't get your hopes up too soon, too fast. But the good thing is that he does certain parts with the group already. I hope he [Bradley] will be available for Leeds."
Analysis: Bradley missed the last three games due to a muscular injury but has seen a positive improvement since he resumed team training on Monday and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Leeds United. This is good news for the Reds since he has been a regular starter at right-back and should claim back that role once fully back fit and available. Until then, Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, or Joe Gomez are the options to start on the right side of the backline.
Suffers muscle injury
Bradley (undisclosed) suffered a muscle injury and is ruled out for at least three weeks, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference, according to the Liverpool Echo. "I don't expect Conor to be part of the upcoming 22 days, maybe the end unless a miracle happens."
Analysis: Bradley is set to miss several weeks after suffering a muscle injury. This setback will likely sideline him until mid-December with a potential comeback against Tottenham on Dec. 20. This is a major blow for Liverpool since he has been a regular starter at right-back and Jeremie Frimpong (hamstring) remains sidelined as well. Curtis Jones is expected to take on a larger role in the starting XI, starting at right-back and allowing Dominik Szoboszlai to remain a starter in the midfield, although the Hungarian could also be an option on the right side of the defense.
Starting recent games
Bradley has started the last seven league games, continuing the role he established at the end of last season.
Analysis: Over the last seven league matches, Bradley has held the right-back spot even with Jeremie Frimpong available, keeping one clean sheet. He has yet to score or assist, with three shot attempts and two chances created, while contributing nine tackles, eight interceptions and 11 clearances.
Struggles before subbing off
Bradley generated one corner and two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34th minute.
Analysis: Bradley had a day to forget during Saturday's loss, making a pair of clearances before being brought off at half-time. It's telling that Dominik Szoboszlai, an attacking midfielder, has been playing right-back even with Bradley fit. With new-signing Jeremie Frimpong also waiting in the wings, Bradley will need to step up to retain a starting role after the international break.
Quiet day in win
Bradley generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Everton.
Analysis: Bradley was back in the starting XI on Saturday, but he didn't really get much done throughout. He struggled to get forward and his only shot missed the target. The right-back is likely going to be heavily rotated, with both Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong offering something different at right-back. With Liverpool planning to compete in so many competitions, there should still be plenty of minutes for Bradley.
166 minutes during break
Bradley played a total of 166 minutes between two games over the international break.
Analysis: Bradley was still recovering some of his fitness levels after returning ahead of the international break, but now appears to be in a decent spot after he received two starts that totalled to 166 minutes of play with Northern Ireland. This should clear the defender for regular minutes again when Liverpool resumes play. He will now compete with an injured Jeremie Frimpong (hamstring for the starting spot, with Frimpong also appearing to be regaining fitness and ready for a return.
Training fully this week
Bradley has trained fully this week, building on his fitness after featuring for 10 minutes in Monday's clash against Newcastle, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "I think the positive is that Conor Bradley only had one or two training sessions before the Newcastle game, he has trained this week the whole week - [well] not the whole week as there are still two days to go."
Analysis: Bradley trained only twice before Monday's clash against the Magpies and featured for 10 minutes late in the game, contributing one block and committing one foul. The defender trained fully this week, building on his competitive fitness after recovering from the injury that ruled him out of the Community Shield and the season opener against the Cherries. Bradley could see a greater role in the backline in upcoming fixtures since Jeremie Frimpong is dealing with a hamstring injury and he remains the only natural right-back available for the Reds.
Returns to bench
Bradley (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's trip to Newcastle.
Analysis: Bradley missed the season opener with a knock, and despite returning to the bench Monday, he's not fit enough to start. With Jeremie Frimpong (hamstring) out, and Bradley not fit Curtis Jones gets the start at right-back. Bradley could be back in the starting XI as soon as Sunday's clash with Arsenal.
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