Conor Bradley
Liverpool manager Arne Slot faced a challenging period as his team struggled without a specialist right-back due to injuries to key players, including Bradley and summer signing Jeremie Frimpong. This situation forced Slot to deploy various players, such as midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones, in the problematic position. Recently, Joe Gomez had to be substituted after sustaining a knock during the match against Sunderland. However, Slot announced in a press conference that Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley is set to make a comeback for the upcoming match against Leeds United.
Arne Slot said: “Joe Gomez got a knock in the West Ham game but was still able to start. He couldn’t make the full 90 minutes, but I think he will be able to train again today. Yesterday was a recovery day for most of them. Today we will train again and let’s see where they are. Conor Bradley has trained this week, so I expect him to train today and then he is available to be in the squad tomorrow.”
Leeds United, buoyed by their recent thrilling victory over Chelsea at Elland Road, are aiming for consecutive upsets as they prepare to host Liverpool. The Reds, on the other hand, have been grappling with poor league form, putting manager Slot under pressure to make tough decisions, including dropping Mohamed Salah from the starting lineup. Salah, who did not feature in the 2-0 win against West Ham United and was a second-half substitute in the 1-1 draw with Sunderland, remains a focal point of speculation regarding his role in the upcoming match.
Arne Slot said: “I think every player is in my mind to start because we have so many good players, and Mo has been such an exceptional player for us. Yes, of course (I understand). Maybe he deserves that because he has been so influential for this club and for me and for his teammates for seven years, I think already.”
Liverpool’s encounter with Leeds is crucial for Slot’s side, who are eager to regain their form and confidence. The potential return of Bradley could provide a much-needed boost to the team’s defensive stability. Meanwhile, Leeds will be looking to capitalize on Liverpool’s vulnerabilities and continue their momentum in front of their home crowd.
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