Update on Conor Bradley’s Injury and Return Timeline
Conor Bradley, the young defender for Liverpool, has unfortunately been ruled out of the team’s upcoming match against Atalanta due to an ankle injury he sustained during the Crystal Palace game. The 20-year-old had to be assisted off the pitch and down the tunnel after the injury occurred early in the second half.
Bradley has been a consistent presence in Liverpool’s backline, especially in the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold. However, their roles have now reversed, with Bradley being sidelined with an injury.
Despite this setback, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp provided a somewhat positive update on Bradley’s return timeline. In a press conference, Klopp informed reporters that Bradley should be back in training by the first week of May. He mentioned that Bradley had overstretched his ligaments but clarified that the injury was not too serious, yet serious enough to keep him out of the Atalanta match.
With Bradley unavailable, the right-back position is likely to be filled by either Alexander-Arnold or Joe Gomez. However, it remains uncertain whether Alexander-Arnold, who recently made an appearance off the bench, will be ready to start in the upcoming game.
On a more positive note, apart from Bradley, there are no other notable absentees from Liverpool’s 24-man travelling squad. Klopp confirmed that all other players in the team are fit and available for selection.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker also spoke to the press and emphasized the difficulty of overturning the 3-0 defeat suffered in the previous match against Atalanta. While expressing belief in his team, Alisson acknowledged the challenge they face. He mentioned that Atalanta’s performance in their home game showcased their toughness as opponents. However, Alisson emphasized Liverpool’s goal to improve their performance as a team and strive for a better showing in the upcoming match.
In conclusion, Conor Bradley’s injury has forced him to miss the Atalanta game, but Jurgen Klopp’s update provides hope that he will be back in training by the first week of May. Liverpool will have to rely on Alexander-Arnold or Gomez to fill the right-back position. The rest of the team is fit and available for selection. Alisson’s comments reflect the team’s determination to improve their performance and overcome the challenge posed by Atalanta.