Liverpool star 'looking like Gareth Bale' amid 'outstanding' display on international duty
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Arne Slot Fri 10 October 2025 22:00, UK One Liverpool star has started the international break in outstanding form for his country, as fans rave about his performance on social media.The international break came at a good time for Liverpool, with Arne Slot’s side having suffered three straight defeats.Liverpool’s 2-1 loss at Chelsea meant they surrendered first place to title rivals Arsenal by a point, with Reds hosting Man United at Anfield next.Slot has faced defensive issues this season after Liverpool missed out on Marc Guehi in the summer transfer window, and the Dutchman is still looking for stability in his back four.Credit: IMAGOConor Bradley stuns fans with Northern Ireland displaySlot signed Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer to replace the departed Trent Alexander-Arnold, who joined Real Madrid.However, Frimpong’s form has opened the door at right-back with Dominik Szoboszlai deputising in the position.Conor Bradley missed his opportunity against Chelsea, and has not been able to take advantage of Frimpong’s form. The 22-year-old was getting comparisons with Gareth Bale and Steven Gerrard for his display at right wing-back.Conor Bradley is literally looking like Bale just before he became a winger vs Solovakia— !
(@Kashe1dz) October 10, 2025 View Tweet “Conor Bradley outstanding that half,” one fan posted on social media.Whilst another commented: “Conor Bradley absolutely superb.”Conor Bradley playing like RB Stevie Gerrard no 17 hereWhat a first half performance— MD (@Mully_FRSC) October 10, 2025 View Tweet “Conor Bradley is having a stormer for Northern Ireland against Slovakia tonight. Rampaging down the right hand side all evening,” said one impressed fan.A fan sounded surprised by Bradley’s display: “This has been a staggeringly good half of football from Conor Bradley.”Conor Bradley with a very Gareth Bale for Wales first half there for Northern Ireland.
So so so good there.— Craig Hannan (@C_Hannan7) October 10, 2025 View Tweet “Conor Bradley – World class!,” praised a supporter.Whilst another posted: “Conor Bradley is a generational talent for Northern Ireland.”Liverpool fans on here need to watch this version of Conor Bradley playing for his country !!! Outstanding !!!— Wayne (@Wayne24904933) October 10, 2025 View Tweet Bradley display poses Arne Slot problemBradley’s performance as a wing-back may give Slot some thought over whether to use the defender further forward, like he’s done with Frimpong.