Liverpool's Bradley confirms successful surgery
Liverpool right-back Conor Bradley has confirmed he has undergone successful knee surgery after his season-ending injury against Arsenal last week.
Bradley was stretchered off in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage-time after awkwardly clearing a ball near the touchline, with the incident sparking a flashpoint.
Gabriel Martinelli attempted to push the Northern Ireland international off the pitch before he received treatment, as well as bouncing the ball off the stricken defender.
Martinelli has since come out and apologised for his role in the incident, while Liverpool boss Arne Slot understood the Arsenal forward's frustrations in the heat of the moment.
But in an Instagram post, Bradley confirmed that his surgery, which will keep him out until the 2026-2027 season, had been a success.
"A big blow, but surgery is done, so the comeback starts now," Bradley said.
"It won't be for a little while, but I already can't wait to get back playing for Liverpool and Northern Ireland. Thank you for all of the support."
Bradley will miss Northern Ireland's FIFA World Cup 2026 play-off semi-final against Italy on 27 March (AEDT). The winner faces either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in a play-off final.
The 22-year-old has made 21 appearances in all competitions for Arne Slot's side, which sits fourth in the Premier League ahead of this weekend's clash with Burnley.
Liverpool has lost just one of its nine Premier League home games against Burnley, winning six and drawing two, with the Clarets without a league win in their past 12 league matches.
