Ian Wright and Roy Keane Disagree on Conor Bradley's Performance vs Real Madrid
Conor Bradley impressed on Tuesday as Liverpool secured a vital Champions League win over Real Madrid. The Reds clinched a 1-0 victory thanks to Alexis Mac Allister’s goal, marking an important three points at Anfield during Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return.
Bradley's Defensive Display Praised
Bradley, filling in for the 27-year-old Alexander-Arnold, was strong defensively, particularly against Vinicius Jr. Ian Wright commended the Liverpool academy graduate’s performance, stating:
“That’s why you want to see him up against a winger like that because that then takes him to another place, he did everything last night. He was fantastic to watch.”
Jeremie Frimpong also acknowledged Bradley's ability to contain Vinicius Jr, praising how he managed to “lock up” the Real Madrid forward throughout the match.
Roy Keane Questions Bradley's Offensive Impact
Despite the strong defensive showing, Roy Keane expressed concerns about Bradley’s contribution in the attacking third. Keane highlighted Bradley’s limited threat going forward during Liverpool’s win over the 15-time European champions.
Bradley’s Recent Form
Bradley appears to be regaining his best form with convincing performances not only against Real Madrid but also Aston Villa, providing optimism for Liverpool's squad depth.
Author's Summary
Conor Bradley earned praise for his defensive work against Real Madrid, though opinions differ on his attacking influence, reflecting his developing role at Liverpool.