Liverpool have suffered a significant blow just before their FA Cup third-round match against Barnsley, with a key first-team player confirmed to be out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.
The news came after the Reds’ recent 0-0 draw at Arsenal, where right-back Conor Bradley was forced off with a serious knee problem sustained in open play. The defender will undergo surgery in the coming days to repair bone and ligament damage, ruling him out of both club fixtures and Northern Ireland’s crucial World Cup play-offs.
Controversy also surrounded the incident, as Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli was widely criticised for his actions immediately after Bradley went down — later issuing an apology.
With the Northern Irishman sidelined long-term, Liverpool’s options at right-back are now limited. Jeremie Frimpong remains available, but depth in that position is thin — prompting questions over whether the club will look to the transfer market or promote from within.
One potential internal solution could be Calvin Ramsay, the young Scot who has had limited first-team exposure this season but could be handed more responsibility in Bradley’s absence.
More updates are expected as the club assesses its defensive resources heading into the new year.
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