Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Conor Bradley will miss the game against Burnley at Anfield on Saturday 10 February.
He also revealed that the Northern Ireland international could return to training next week as he stays with his family after the game. father’s death. Bradley lost his father Joe Bradley last week to a long-term illness and Klopp’s side missed the trip to Arsenal, where they lost 3-1. He was a brilliant performer for Liverpool until his tragic death, replacing the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold.The Premier League leaders will be hoping for a win when they take on 19th-placed Burnley at Anfield. However, as Klopp has confirmed, there will be no services from Bradley.
The Liverpool manager stressed that the teenager needs time to come to terms with the death of his father and the club are willing to give him as much time as he needs. Anfield Talk quoted Klopp as saying:”Not available on weekends. A player’s mental state, frankly, is not something we should discuss publicly. Children and families can take as much as they need. I think he will return to training next week. But there’s no need to rush.”Bradley seized the opportunity with both hands when Alexander-Arnold suffered a hamstring injury in last month’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal.
The right back has one goal and five assists in his last six games. The 20-year-old produced the best performance of his career, providing a goal and two assists to help Liverpool beat Chelsea 4-1 at Anfield. Bradley’s performances in January saw him nominated for the PFA Player of the Month alongside team-mate Diogo Jota.
