Liverpool right-back Conor Bradley delivers a sensational performance for Northern Ireland in their commanding 2-0 victory against Belarus on Friday. The 21-year-old impressed with his energy, defensive work, and attacking contributions in a match Northern Ireland controlled throughout 90 minutes.
Liverpool have enjoyed a great start under head coach Arne Slot with 15 wins from 17 matches across all competitions. Bradley has had to compete with the in-form Trent Alexander-Arnold, who continues to deliver top performances as the first-choice right-back.
The Northern Irishman delivered a strong performance against Aston Villa before the November International break after Trent sustained an injury. Bradley fits Slot’s style of play with impressive capability to perform duties in different variations as a fullback at Liverpool.
According to Sofascore, Bradley had 54 touches, made two key passes, and created one big chance with 76% passing accuracy. He also completed one successful dribble and won five out of nine ground duels, demonstrating his effectiveness in one-on-one situations.
Defensively, the 21-year-old made two clearances and registered four tackles, reflecting his commitment to both ends of the pitch. Bradley’s performance against Belarus received big praise from his nation’s media as his impressive development continues at Merseyside.
Bradley’s journey to this point began under former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who played a key role in nurturing him. Klopp’s philosophy of trusting young players helped Bradley develop his technical and tactical game while receiving first-team opportunities to shine.
The 21-year-old has made 10 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool this season but has plenty of opportunities awaiting him. The season is long and the fixture congestion will demand rotation from Slot once club football returns after the November international break.
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With his versatility and growing confidence, the 21-year-old will play a crucial role as Liverpool compete for silverware in multiple competitions.
