Conor Bradley's injury update adds another layer to Liverpool's right-back situation

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When Conor Bradley went down with a nasty knee injury earlier this year in the match against Arsenal that ended his season, there were some at Liverpool who thought we wouldn't see him at all the rest of 2026. Conor Bradley gets a potential return dateLiverpool journalist David Lynch wrote an update on his Substack that Bradley "is understood to be targeting a return to training shortly after the new season starts.

That said, Liverpool will take a cautious approach with the Northern Ireland international after such a lengthy lay-off, easing him back in in the hope of avoiding further setbacks."So, a return just as the new season is getting underway would mean that new coach Andoni Iraola would be getting a strong asset back into place early enough where he can still be integrated. I agree with the cautious approach as Bradley has missed more than 50 games due to various injuries, but his talent is undeniable when he is on the pitch.This could mean that Frimpong is seen as the starter until Conor Bradley makes a triumphant return sometime in the autumn.

However, how slowly the club brings him back from his injury will be interesting to see as they were very safe with Alexander Isak who had a severe leg injury of his own. Liverpool wants clarity at right-back before the new seasonUntil Bradley is fully fit once again, there is going to be a dilemma for Iraola to sort out at the back as Frimpong, the clear favorite for minutes, has had fitness concerns of his own since joining the Reds.