Liverpool Injury Update: Konate and Bradley Recovery Timelines

Liverpool Injury Update: Konate and Bradley Recovery Timelines

Liverpool sit comfortably at the top of the Premier League table this Christmas, with their injury situation improving. Following a commanding 6-3 victory over Tottenham, the Reds lead by four points with a game in hand.

Manager Arne Slot has welcomed the return of Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas to the squad, leaving only Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley on the injury list. Here’s the latest on their recoveries:

Ibrahima Konate

Konate sustained an injury during Liverpool’s 2-0 Champions League win against Real Madrid last month. Manager Slot revealed that the French defender is still unavailable, with no clear return date.

“These two [Konate and Bradley] are still ‘in the red,’ so they’re not training with us yet. They’re progressing but haven’t rejoined team training,” Slot explained.

He added, “It’s hard to predict. The final stages of rehab can sometimes take longer than expected, as we saw with Jota.”

Expected return date: January 20

Conor Bradley

Bradley suffered a hamstring injury during the same match against Real Madrid, which has kept him sidelined.

“[Bradley and Konate] will remain out for a few weeks,” Slot confirmed. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing long-term fitness, saying, “Sometimes players resume training only to realize they’re not fully ready. We won’t rush their return.”

Slot also praised Liverpool’s medical staff for their recent successes with other players, such as Alisson Becker, and expressed optimism about Bradley’s recovery.

Expected return date: January 2025