The 21-year-old right-back delivered a performance that has garnered widespread acclaim. Tasked with marking Kylian Mbappe, Bradley effectively neutralized the French forward’s threat, showcasing defensive resilience and tactical awareness.
His contributions extended to the offensive end, where he provided an assist for Alexis Mac Allister’s opening goal, further highlighting his versatility.
Despite his stellar showing against Real Madrid, Bradley’s night was marred by an injury concern
The Northern Irishman went down clutching his hamstring in the 85th minute and required medical attention on the field before being substituted by Joe Gomez.
Initial assessments suggest a potential hamstring strain, and Liverpool coach Arne Slot revealed that he is still unsure of the extent of Bradley’s injury.
“They are still being assessed,” Slot said about Bradley and Ibrahima Konate in his pre-Manchester City press conference.
It is difficult to see where they are. It is never a good sign. Conor had to be taken off, and Ibou didn’t walk off the pitch as he should. We have to wait and see.”
Liverpool are yet to announce the extent of Bradley’s injury, but the Athletic’s Paul Joyce has claimed that the 21-year-old could be out for an extended period
Paul Joyce update on Conor Bradley
According to Joyce, the defender could miss a good number of games this year, beginning with the visit of Manchester City on Sunday.
Liverpool are concerned Conor Bradley could miss a key chunk of their season after suffering a hamstring injury in the victory over Real Madrid,” Joyce wrote in the New York Times.
Liverpool still have nine games to play this year, and the report claims that Bradley could be absent for all nine games due to the injury he sustained on Wednesday.
“Of more concern to the Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is how many games Bradley — who dumped Mbappé on the turf with one crisp, clean challenge in the first half that received a roar of appreciation from Anfield — could miss.
Liverpool play nine games in 28 days throughout December and an absence of about a month for Bradley would be unfortunate timing for both club and player.”
If the report proves to be accurate, Bradley’s absence would be hugely felt, especially as Trent Alexander-Arnold is just returning from injury. The England right-back has missed Liverpool’s last two games since after the November international break.
However, Slot confirmed that he will return against Manchester City on Sunday.
