Conor Bradley Makes 'Lucky' Liverpool Admission and Issues Fitness Update

Liverpool defender Conor Bradley has opened up about his recent injury setback, describing the squad's new signings as a "lucky" boost while providing a positive fitness update ahead of crucial matches.

Bradley, the Northern Ireland international, missed the opening two games of the 2025-26 season due to a pre-season injury. Reflecting on the frustration, he said: "It's never nice getting an injury in pre-season, especially when I nearly got through it then I just picked up a little injury."[1] Now fully recovered, he has featured in Liverpool's last nine fixtures, including four starts, showcasing his resilience and importance to Arne Slot's squad.[1]

In a recent Champions League win over Frankfurt, Bradley came off the bench in the first half as Jeremie Frimpong was forced off with a hamstring issue. Despite falling behind to Rasmus Kristensen's strike, Liverpool fought back emphatically for a 5-1 victory. Bradley praised the team's character: "Obviously going 1-0 down, some teams probably would have caved in. But that's not us. Fantastic to get a 5-1 win."[1]

Looking ahead to a tough Premier League clash at Brentford, Bradley emphasized readiness: "It's going to be another tough game and we can't wait for it. We'll be ready and want another win."[1] He acknowledged the challenge of integrating summer signings but hailed their quality: "It definitely does take time... But I think all the new lads have settled in really well. They're all really nice people... top players and I think we're really lucky to have them."[1]

Bradley faces competition at right-back, needing to re-earn his place amid Trent Alexander-Arnold's presence, but his new long-term contract signals the club's faith.[2] Recently, he picked up a one-game ban after five Premier League bookings against Leeds, adding to his challenges.[3] Despite hurdles, Bradley's energy, defensive grit, and attacking contributions position him as a key asset for Liverpool's title push.

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