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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Will Unwin

Conor Bradley at heart of Jürgen Klopp’s last young Liverpool band

Conor Bradley (right) and Jürgen Klopp
Conor Bradley (right) and Jürgen Klopp after Liverpool’s Uefa Cup tie against Sparta Prague at Anfield in March. Photograph: Mark Kerton/Every Second Media/Shutterstock

If Roberto De Zerbi wants advice on how to impress the Anfield crowd he should seek Conor Bradley’s counsel. The full-back stepped in for the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold in late January and has not looked back since his first Premier League home game against Chelsea.

Bradley scored once and assisted two in a 4-1 thrashing as he announced himself to Liverpool fans. De Zerbi brings his Brighton side to Anfield on Sunday with his name under consideration to replace the departing Jürgen Klopp. Another fine showing would make a timely statement, although the home fans will be hoping for a valiant defeat for the Italian.

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