Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that club captain Virgil van Dijk and Conor Bradley will miss Monday's double header against Athletic Club Bilbao at Anfield.

The Reds will play two games against the Spanish side to continue their preparations for the 2025/26 Premier League season.



Slot has named his first side for the game that kicks off at noon ET, and a stronger starting XI is expected at 3 p.m.

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However, Slot has confirmed that neither captain Van Dijk nor right-back Bradley will play for Liverpool on their return to the outfield.

Van Dijk will miss the games due to illness, while Bradley is absent due to an injury that could affect his participation for a couple of weeks.

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