Liverpool evaluates right-back options following injuries to defensive personnel
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 10:35 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Liverpool is navigating early-season personnel challenges at right-back due to injuries affecting the squad. With Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez unavailable, the coaching staff must rely on alternative configurations to maintain tactical balance. Dominik Szoboszlai has provided an unconventional solution, utilizing his athleticism to cover the position while moving centrally during active play. This tactical shift requires adjustments in midfield as Iraola assesses the most effective combinations for upcoming fixtures. While Frimpong offers an attacking profile for width, Bradley remains a specialist who provides natural defensive support. The team continues to manage its limited depth, focusing on versatility to sustain performance until regular options return to full fitness.
- •Injuries to Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez have limited Liverpool's specialist defensive options.
- •Dominik Szoboszlai is currently filling in at right-back to provide tactical flexibility.
- •Iraola is evaluating combinations to mitigate the loss of midfield intensity caused by moving Szoboszlai.
- •Frimpong and Bradley provide different profiles for the right-back role based on specific match requirements.
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool weigh up three very different answers at right-back
"Injuries expose Liverpool’s narrow marginLiverpool’s right-back position has become an early test of squad construction, coaching judgement and individual adaptability. Frimpong and Bradley are th...
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