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Bradley has started all of Liverpool’s last seven Premier League matches and, speaking ahead of Northern Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Slovakia, the defender admitted his ability to stay injury-free has been a huge factor in his recent run of performances. Bradley has been outstanding in recent weeks (Image: Getty Images) “I think that’s something, especially this season, that I’ve been much better with.
“It’s something I need to keep doing,” Bradley continued. Hopefully, I can stay injury-free for a lot longer.” Bradley has answered Slot's challenge (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) In maintaining his fitness levels, Bradley has, for now, achieved the goal set out by Slot at the end of last season.
Speaking after Alexander-Arnold’s exit was announced in May, the Liverpool head coach challenged Bradley to improve his fitness levels if he wanted to hold down a regular spot in the team. “To become a very good player you have to be available every week and that is the first step he has to take next season, but we have confidence in Conor as a very good full-back for Liverpool and that is already what he has shown.” Earlier this month, Slot repeated that challenge.
