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.