“Determined Conor Bradley shares Instagram message as comeback begins following devastating injury”

Conor Bradley has made his first appearance on social media since suffering a season-ending injury.

The Liverpool right-back was forced off near the end of last week’s 0-0 draw at Arsenal after an incident involving Gabriel Martinelli, who threw the ball at him and attempted to push him off the pitch, unaware of the seriousness of Bradley’s injury. On Sunday, The Times’ Paul Joyce confirmed that the Northern Ireland international will miss the rest of the season due to a severe knee injury sustained at the Emirates.

Bradley posts defiant Instagram message
Six days after the setback, Bradley shared on Instagram that he had undergone surgery and will be sidelined for a while. His message carried determination and optimism:

“A big blow but surgery is done so the comeback starts now 💪 It won’t be for a little while but I already can’t wait to get back playing for Liverpool and Northern Ireland. Thanks for all the support ❤️💚”
Liverpool face right-back shortage after Bradley injury

Bradley had already struggled with injuries this season, missing six games since the start of 2023/24, according to Transfermarkt. This latest injury is a significant blow, with his return likely not until Liverpool’s pre-season program, though the prospect of World Cup participation could motivate a quicker recovery.

Despite the setback, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported that Liverpool do not plan to sign a right-back this month. However, Ian Doyle of the Liverpool Echo raised concerns about limited options if Jeremie Frimpong becomes unavailable later in the season. While Arne Slot has alternatives, deploying midfielders like Dominik Szoboszlai or Curtis Jones in defense would be far from ideal, though Calvin Ramsay could provide cover.

We wish Bradley a full recovery and hope he returns to his best form soon.