Conor Bradley could return from injury for Liverpool in January

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Conor Bradley could return from injury for Liverpool in January
Summary

Liverpool right-back Conor Bradley has been out since suffering a knee injury in January. Initial recovery estimates were overly optimistic, with an update now suggesting he may return in January 2027. The absence of Bradley has forced Liverpool to use midfielders in defense, including Joe Gomez and Ronald Araujo, as they have not signed a specialist right-back. Bradley is included in the Champions League squad, indicating the club's hope for his return later this season.

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  • •Bradley suffered a knee injury in January 2026.
  • •Initial recovery timeline suggested a return by September 2026.
  • •Current reports indicate a potential come back in January 2027.
  • •Liverpool has relied on midfielders and alternate defenders in his absence.
  • •Bradley is included in the Champions League squad.
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  • 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Conor Bradley injury return timeline update issued
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Liverpool have had plenty of trouble sourcing a long-term replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold. The 27-year-old departed his boyhood club in 2025 for Real Madrid - leaving Jeremie Frimpong and Conor...

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