Bradley and Ekitike near comebacks from lengthy injuries for Liverpool
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 8:12 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Liverpool players Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike are progressing toward returns from significant injuries. Bradley, sidelined for over nine months with a knee injury, is now in the final stages of recovery and has started training on grass. Ekitike, out for six months due to an Achilles injury, is also making headway but remains behind Bradley in his recovery. Both players have faced challenging setbacks, and their progress will be managed cautiously to avoid further issues. The optimistic scenario is their return by the end of 2026, with both expected to need additional months to regain full fitness.
- •Conor Bradley hasn't played since January due to a knee injury.
- •Hugo Ekitike has been recovering from an Achilles injury since March.
- •Bradley is back training on grass and close to return.
- •Ekitike is making progress but is behind Bradley in recovery.
- •Both players are expected to return by the end of 2026.
- 8:12 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool journalist indicates how close Bradley and Ekitike are to long-awaited comebacks
"Lewis Steele has indicated how close Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike are to making their long-awaited comebacks from their respective injuries.The Northern Ireland right-back hasn’t played in more th...
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