Arne Slot provide INJURY UPDATE on Conor Bradley against Arsenal

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Published - Jan 09, 2026, 10:47 AM

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Arne Slot provide INJURY UPDATE on Conor Bradley against Arsenal

Summary

Conor Bradley picked up a knee injury against Arsenal in the goalless draw.
Arsenal are coming after three back-to-back draws.
Controversy erupted after Gabriel Martinelli reacted furiously to Bradley's injury.

Liverpool are yet to win or lose a game so far in the new calendar year. The reigning English champions are coming after three back-to-back draws against Leeds United, Fulham, and, most shockingly, they held table toppers Arsenal to a goalless draw. As Liverpool will play some crucial games in England and Europe, Arne Slot has been handed a major injury blow that could massively affect the Reds in their title defence.

The Northern Irish international succumbed to a gruesome knee injury in the goalless draw against Arsenal. After that incident, a major controversy erupted when the Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli seemed furious with Bradley, assuming it was an act of faking an injury to waste time. No wonder Bradley has been one of the most standout and exceptional talents in the squad. In this article, we take a closer look at Conor Bradley injury update.

Arne Slot on Conor Bradley Injury

Ahead of Liverpool's FA Cup fixture against Barnsley, Arne Slot briefed the media that Conor's initial medical reports have to be scanned, but he fears the worst. He said that Bradley will only return once he is completely pain-free. He also asserted that no risks will be taken and his fitness will be prioritised. Arne Slot reacted to the Martinelli incident and said:

I think if a player of ours is on the floor, people should know by now that there is something wrong with the player. You don't like to see a player moved when he might have such a big injury. I didn't like to see one of my players moved if they have such a big injury, but we don't know yet.

What is the return date of Conor Bradley?

After news of Conor Bradley injury took over the internet, Liverpool FC gaffer Arne Slot said:

I don't know yet but it didn't look great if you have to go off on a stretcher. When we see the video, we both think probably the same but we have to wait on the scans if it's that bad. Or maybe he can play on Monday - let's hope so.

Though the club avoided any specific injury update, we expect Conor Bradley to return as early as Liverpool's next home game against Burnley, unless there are any major injury concerns. He is expected to miss the FA Cup game against Barnsley, in case he isn't fully fit.

Who will replace Conor Bradley?

There are high chances that Calvin Ramsey could be given a chance to play in the right back position. After all, the Scottish defender can make those accelerated runs from the right flank. Other options include Joseph Gomez or trying to push Jeremie Frimpong to the right wing-back role.