Liverpool full-back Conor Bradley will miss the rest of the season after knee surgery for bone and ligament damage suffered at Arsenal; it is not an ACL. He will also miss Northern Ireland's March World Cup play-off. Betting angle: expect Liverpool's right-back market to weaken—consider backing Liverpool to concede more or bet on defensive cover options; avoid Bradley-related markets on return timing.
Conor Bradley Out for Remainder of Season After Knee Injury
Conor Bradley will miss the rest of the season following a significant knee injury sustained during Liverpool’s goalless draw at Arsenal. The young full-back is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days to repair bone and ligament damage; medical staff have confirmed the injury is not an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.
Injury Details and Surgery
The injury involves both bone and ligament structures in Bradley’s knee and requires operative repair. Club sources indicate surgery will take place imminently, with a recovery timeline that rules him out for the remainder of this campaign.
Impact on Liverpool and Northern Ireland
Bradley’s absence is a setback for Liverpool’s squad depth on the right flank, forcing the manager to reshuffle defensive options and potentially promote a backup or rotate other full-backs into the role. Internationally, Bradley will miss Northern Ireland’s crucial World Cup play-off tie with Italy in March, removing a promising attacking full-back from their selection.
Betting Implications and Market Shifts
Punters should expect immediate movement in markets tied to Liverpool’s defensive stability and player-specific lines. With Bradley unavailable, markets may shorten for Liverpool to concede more goals or for backup full-backs to start and influence match outcomes. Avoid placing wagers forecasting Bradley’s quick return; instead consider markets on Liverpool’s defensive performance or on which alternative defender steps into the starting XI.
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Liverpool defender Conor Bradley will miss the rest of the season with a significant knee injury sustained in Thursday's goalless draw at Arsenal.
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