Liverpool star feared to be out ‘until next year’ with hamstring problem in ANOTHER blow to Arne Slot’s side after injury to Ibrahima Konate

Liverpool defender Conor Bradley is set for an extended period on the sidelines, according to reports. 

Bradley put in a near-perfect display as the Reds overcame their hoodoo against Real Madrid to go five wins from five in the Champions League, with many fans citing the highlight of the night as his crunching tackle on Kylian Mbappe when the pair were in a one-versus-one duel.

But the 21-year-old felt discomfort in his hamstring and was forced off in the latter stages of the midweek win at Anfield. 

There was initially a fear that the right back could be out for around four weeks. 

However, following further assessments, Bradley is not expected to return until after the new year as he faces six weeks out, according to the Belfast Telegraph. 

It’s a huge blow to Liverpool as it means he will miss the busy festive period with Liverpool set to play nine games in December. 

Bradley is not expected to return until the new year after felt discomfort against Real Madrid

Bradley was absent from the Reds squad for the showdownwith Manchester City on Sunday and will sit out Premier League games against Newcastle, Everton, Fulham, Tottenham, Leicester and West Ham as well as the Champions League game against Girona and League Cup quarter-final against Southampton. 

Liverpool were boosted by the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold who is fit again after a hamstring problem. 

Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate is facing a spell on the sidelines after also suffering an injury in the win over Real Madrid. 

The Frenchman wrote on Instagram: ‘So frustrating to pick up this injury right at the end of a great game on Wednesday night. Now we start the recovery process but one thing I promise is I will come back and be the best I can be once again.

‘Thank you for the amazing support at Anfield. Inshallah we will keep going and I will support the team every step of the way.’

Joe Gomez came into the side against City to partner Virgil van Dijk for the league leaders. 

The 27-year-old was the most frequent partner of Van Dijk during Liverpool’s title-winning 2019-20 campaign but injuries and poor form saw him lose his place in the starting XI before his recent resurgence.