Conor Bradley Making Progress in Knee Rehab but No Return Date Set

Cautious, confidential recovery has left Liverpool light at right-back, creating room for Northern Ireland to bring in young players.

Overview

Bradley suffered a knee injury in January during Liverpool’s 0-0 draw at Arsenal and missed the remainder of the club season and Northern Ireland’s March World Cup play-off.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill said Bradley is “making progress,” confirmed regular contact with the player, and declined to give a timeline for his return.
Photographs earlier in May showed Bradley smiling at Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre but there has been no public confirmation yet of gym or pitch work.
Bradley is not in Northern Ireland’s squad for June friendlies, a decision that has opened places for uncapped teenagers Braiden Graham and Ceadach O’Neill.
Liverpool’s right-back shortage forced Arne Slot to use midfielders such as Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones this season and the club is weighing options to strengthen the position over the summer.