Pep Guardiola hit nail on head after Conor Bradley's 'that's me done at Liverpool' admission

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballConor BradleyConor Bradley has gone from fearing he had no Liverpool future to being in pole position to succeed Trent Alexander-Arnold as the club's regular right-backConor Bradley has transformed from doubting his Liverpool prospects to being well placed to succeed Trent Alexander-Arnold as the club's first-choice right-back. It wasn't Bradley's first experience of uncertainty at Anfield.During the summer of 2022, he was sent out on loan to Bolton Wanderers.

Reflecting on that period last year, he said: "They told me that they wouldn't forget about me when I was out on loan.READ MORE: Pep Guardiola explains what Man City did to Mohamed Salah and what Pep Lijnders told himREAD MORE: Bernardo Silva sparks angry Liverpool reaction as Man City make Hugo Ekitike blunder"But at the time, you don't really believe it. It got me ready for coming back at Liverpool and giving it my best shot."Bradley may have experienced comparable doubts during the early stages of this campaign, but the 22-year-old has demonstrated his quality against elite opposition, including Real Madrid and Manchester City, facing the challenges posed by Vinicius Junior and an in-form Jeremy Doku.

Despite the 3-0 defeat at the Etihad, he was one of the better performers, even earning praise from Pep Guardiola.The City boss was reminded of Bradley's talent by his assistant, Pep Lijnders, Jurgen Klopp's ex-number two at Anfield. He played an outstanding game."Bradley will be hoping his recent performances have been enough to secure his spot in Slot's team after the international break.