In a week that saw Paris Saint-Germain march into the Champions League final, Liverpool manager Arne Slot found a clever way to connect Anfield to the action in Paris — by comparing one of his rising stars to PSG’s own Achraf Hakimi.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold set to leave for Real Madrid this summer, Slot didn’t duck the tough questions.

Instead, he backed his young full-back Conor Bradley to step up — and didn’t hesitate to throw in a bold name-drop.

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“Conor has such an intense playing style.

They all run a lot, but Conor is in his own league.

Hakimi, fresh off scoring in the Champions League semifinal, is one of the best in his position.

Slot’s comparison signals big belief in Bradley — and a clear message to fans: the future is already here.

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Arne Slot didn’t hold back on praising Bradley’s work rate and presence on the pitch.

With Alexander-Arnold heading to Spain, Liverpool may not rush to the transfer market — especially if Bradley keeps earning comparisons to a Champions League finalist.

And let’s face it — at Liverpool, right-backs don’t just defend.