Worrying as news breaks that LFC star's injury 'is far worse than reported' despite corrective surgery

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Liverpool’s injury concerns have increased despite the Premier League season ending a week ago, with news that Conor Bradley is more seriously injured than first reported. In an attempt to restart play quickly in the closing moments, Gabriel Martinelli tried to move Conor Bradley off the pitch while he was down injured. pic.twitter.com/VyazI4vqqY — ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) January 8, 2026 However, the reality that he had suffered a serious knee injury was soon realised, making Martinelli’s antics all the more embarrassing.

Conor Bradley’s knee injury is ‘far worse than expected’ Liverpool are now planning for a post-Arne Slot era after the Dutchman was sacked by FSG on Saturday, but the incoming manager will now need to contend with Bradley’s serious injury. In an exclusive shared to X late on Saturday evening, journalist Chris Williams reports that Bradley is facing a situation ‘with wider ramifications if proven.’ His post reads: “Information tonight from within IFA, via LFC, that Conor Bradley’s injury is far worse than reported.

EXCL: Information tonight from within IFA, via LFC, that Conor Bradley’s injury is far worse than reported. Whoever comes in as the new Liverpool head coach, a RB is now a massive priority. — Chris Williams (@Chris78Williams) May 30, 2026 Liverpool need to make signing a top right back a priority While FSG made the right decision to bring an end to Slot’s time at the club, the Dutchman was right to bemoan his injury crisis this season, with the absence of serious right back options a major factor in the underperformance of 2025-26 season.