“Arne Slot Speaks Out on Bradley’s Anfield Destiny After Trent Bombshell”

“Arne Slot Breaks Silence on Bradley’s Anfield Future Amid Trent Shocker”

Liverpool fans are processing the news surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold, as Arne Slot begins planning for the future of the right-back position. Conor Bradley appears to be the natural successor, and the head coach addressed the young player’s role in the final three games of the season during his pre-Arsenal press conference:

“Team selection will remain consistent, as always, heading into Sunday’s game.
“If Conor had been available against Chelsea, he likely would have started. He wasn’t, but there’s a strong chance he’ll start now.
“I’ve already decided that Conor will start because he needs game time to prepare better for next season.”

It’s clear that Bradley, wearing the No. 84 shirt, is currently regarded as the senior option at right-back. This likely means Alexander-Arnold will only make brief appearances toward the end of matches, if at all.

When asked about Bradley’s potential as a long-term starter next season, Slot elaborated:

“Let’s not compare Conor to Trent yet; they’re different types of players.
“With Conor, the potential is evident. However, it surprised me when I learned during our walk onto the pitch before Chelsea that it was his first time experiencing that stadium. I expected he’d been there before, given his development.
“Conor is a very talented player but has struggled with fitness this season. To reach the next level, he must be available consistently. That’s his main goal for next season. Still, we have full confidence in him as a quality full-back for Liverpool, and he’s already proven his ability over the past two seasons.”

The focus now shifts to Bradley’s fitness and durability as he faces a significant opportunity to cement himself as Liverpool’s future right-back.

His manager has already expressed full confidence in the club’s ability to move forward without the departing vice-captain, placing the spotlight on Conor Bradley to prove he’s ready to step up. Kenny Dalglish recently praised the academy graduate as one of the unsung heroes of the season, but next year, Bradley will aim to become a standout name.

At 21, his primary challenge remains maintaining consistent fitness, a focus he’ll need to address during the summer.

Watch Slot’s comments on Bradley via Liverpool FC on YouTube.