Arne Slot admits Liverpool have suffered 'an enormous blow' and confirms change to plans
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Arne Slot Admits Liverpool Have Suffered 'An Enormous Blow'
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has described the serious knee injury sustained by defender Conor Bradley as an "enormous blow" for both the player and the club.[1] Bradley suffered a non-contact injury during Liverpool's 0-0 draw against Arsenal and has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.
Bradley will undergo surgery to repair bone and ligament damage, though the injury is not believed to be an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.[2] The Northern Irish defender will also miss his country's World Cup play-off against Italy in March.
Slot acknowledged the particular frustration of the timing, noting that Bradley was expected to have a breakthrough season following Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure from the club.[1] The manager explained that Bradley had performed well in previous opportunities and was positioned to become a key player this season.
The injury creates significant challenges for Liverpool's defensive lineup, forcing Slot to manage his resources carefully. With limited defensive options available, the manager indicated that Jeremie Frimpong will need to play extensive minutes despite his own recent return from injury.[1] Slot ruled out using midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai as a right full-back as a solution.
Liverpool currently has six defenders available and faces a demanding January schedule with nine matches to play. Despite these challenges, Slot praised his available players for maintaining an 11-game unbeaten run.