Liverpool’s team spirit shone brightly following our Champions League triumph over Real Madrid, visible even in the comments of Conor Bradley’s Instagram post. The Northern Irish right-back, who played a starring role in our 1–0 win at Anfield, wrote: “Enjoyed that one! Thank you Anfield ❤️” after keeping Vinicius Jr quiet all night.
Bradley’s defensive brilliance didn’t go unnoticed. Among the replies was a playful message from fellow right-back Jeremie Frimpong, sidelined with injury, who commented: “Talk about locking someone 👀👀,” highlighting Bradley’s dominant performance and the trust Arne Slot has placed in him this season.
The comment sparked reactions from several teammates: Hugo Ekitike wrote “Thanks,” Ryan Gravenberch added “Too good,” Giorgi Mamardashvili posted “🔥🔥❤️,” and Dominik Szoboszlai chimed in with “👏.”
Frimpong has previously shared his frustrations while recovering. In a TikTok update, the £30 million summer signing admitted how tough it’s been to watch from the sidelines, saying: “As a footballer, it’s not a nice thing to go through… it’s really, really annoying, but it’s life.”
These interactions reflect the strong camaraderie within Liverpool’s revamped squad, even when injuries strike. The 22-year-old Bradley has been steadily building confidence under Arne Slot, who praised him before the match: “He played very well in that game [vs. Real Madrid last season] for 80 minutes… he is progressing, getting fitter and fitter and showing the potential he has.”
Those words proved accurate on Tuesday night. Bradley restricted Vinicius to just one shot and 0.03 expected goals, according to Opta, in a game Liverpool controlled from start to finish.
It marked our second consecutive victory after the 2–0 win over Aston Villa, signaling a timely resurgence as we chase Manchester City and Arsenal at the top. Moments like these, with an injured teammate cheering from afar, show the depth of unity in this squad.
With Frimpong and Bradley motivating each other, Liverpool’s right flank is looking secure and promising for the years ahead.
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