Trent Alexander-Arnold gets thumbs up to complete Liverpool return amid Anfield issues
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Liverpool have struggled to fill the void left by Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-backTrent Alexander-Arnold has been backed to rejoin Liverpool amid concerns surrounding Conor Bradley's fitness. Right-back has proved a problematic position for the Reds since Alexander-Arnold departed for Real Madrid last summer.Summer signing Jeremie Frimpong has battled injury problems, while Bradley is sidelined for the rest of the season following knee surgery.
Arne Slot has had to improvise, with centre-back Joe Gomez and midfielders Wataru Endo, Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai being utilised on the right side of defence at various points.Meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold's difficult debut season in Madrid, during which he has failed to cement a first-team spot, has sparked speculation that he could return to his boyhood club. That possibility is backed by former Reds right-back Glen Johnson, who is also an admirer of Bradley.He told Boyle Sport: "Who would be my choice to be Liverpool's starting right-back next season?
Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settingsShould Alexander-Arnold not return, Johnson is confident Bradley can secure the position long-term, provided he can overcome his injury troubles.He continued: "In terms of the future of Liverpool, I think as long as he comes back fit, Conor Bradley for me, as long as he can recover from that injury.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk points finger after Liverpool fall to embarrassing Wolves defeatREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard singles out Liverpool star who needs to be dropped - with replacement clear"Obviously, it's a nasty one. As long as he can get back to fitness and get games under his belt, match fitness, confidence, and kick on from his previous best, then I think you've got a fantastic right-back there."Bradley looks more athletic, stronger, with more desire to defend, but keen to get forward in attacks as well.