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Conor Bradley's future at Liverpool now looks very promising(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Conor Bradley had doubts about his Liverpool future just three years ago.

With seven goals and six assists to his name, Bradley's flair for attacking caught the eye of the Liverpool coaching team.

Now a key part of the Reds' squad, Bradley featured in 19 league matches as Arne Slot steered the club to Premier League glory this term.



Despite his success, it wasn't too long ago that Bradley thought he had little chance of competing for Alexander-Arnold's spot in the team.

Reflecting on his loan move to Bolton with the Liverpool ECHO in October 2024, Bradley said: "They told me that they wouldn't forget about me when I was out on loan.

He was also a starter in Liverpool's League Cup final win over Chelsea the following month.

Article continues belowConor Bradley spoke about his competition with Trent Alexander-Arnold(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

However, the fact that a talented player like Bradley considered his future might lie elsewhere not only highlights the rapid change in his fortunes but also underscores the difficulty of surpassing Alexander-Arnold.

Bradley spoke highly of his right-back counterpart before his move to Real Madrid was confirmed.

"Not bad, is he?" Bradley quipped to the Liverpool ECHO.

It wasn't until nearly two and a half years later that he finally got his chance in the Premier League, an opportunity he has seized ever since an injury to Alexander-Arnold opened the door.

"It was a long time ago that I'd made my debut so it has been a long journey," Bradley recalled.
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