Liverpool right-back Conor Bradley showcased his attacking prowess with a goal for Northern Ireland in their 2-2 draw with Luxembourg. The 21-year-old has established himself as a pivotal player in the international setup and also captained his nation in October.
The Northern Irishman has continued to develop his game since breaking into the Liverpool squad while displaying maturity beyond his years. Bradley earned his senior-level opportunity under legendary manager Jurgen Klopp and quickly established himself as an important part of Liverpool.
The 21-year-old has struggled to get sufficient first-team opportunities under Arne Slot this season with Trent Alexander-Arnold on top form. Nevertheless, Bradley will receive plenty of chances this season as the fixture congestion demands rotation to maintain the players’ fitness.
The Irish attacking wing-back replaced Alexander-Arnold in the last Liverpool game against Aston Villa after the vice-captain suffered an injury. Bradley delivered a good shift after replacing Trent in the first half, showcasing his readiness to take every opportunity seriously.
Against Poland, Bradley delivered a polished performance that highlighted his tactical awareness and composure on the ball. According to Sofascore, he completed 53 touches with 73% passing accuracy, made three key passes, and achieved 100% success in both dribbles attempted.
Defensively, Bradley demonstrated unwavering determination with 100% success in both ground duels (four) and aerial duels (two). He added value with one interception, won two fouls, and showcased impressive discipline in high-pressure moments against the unrelenting Luxembourg.
Bradley suits the profile that Slot desires in a Liverpool fullback with the capability of playing in various roles. The 21-year-old is comfortable running down the byline to stretch the opponents or go inwards to dictate the tempo.
Liverpool faces tough opponents in quick succession once the November international break ends and the club football action returns. The Reds will face the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City and Newcastle United in consecutive games.
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Bradley has a big role to play in those games irrespective of the game time he will potentially receive. There is no margin for error in this period as Liverpool aims to make something out of their brilliant start to the season.
