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Liverpool's Conor Bradley Ruled Out for Season with Serious Knee Injury

Liverpool defender Conor Bradley has been ruled out for the remainder of the domestic season after sustaining a significant knee injury against Arsenal. The 22-year-old right-back will undergo surgery in the coming days before beginning rehabilitation, with no timeframe set for his return. The injury occurred during stoppage time in a 0-0 draw when Bradley collapsed after an awkward challenge for a loose ball. Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, who initially reacted angrily thinking Bradley was time-wasting, has since publicly apologized and privately messaged the player.

Key Points: Liverpool's Conor Bradley Out for Season After Knee Injury

  • Season-ending knee injury
  • Surgery required
  • Incident vs Arsenal
  • Martinelli apologizes
  • No return timeframe set
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Liverpool's defender Conor Bradley out of the season with knee injury

Liverpool defender Conor Bradley suffers season-ending knee injury vs Arsenal. Gabriel Martinelli apologizes for on-field incident. Surgery and rehab ahead.

"I want to say I'm deeply sorry for reacting. Sending Conor all my best again for a quick recovery. - Gabriel Martinelli"

Liverpool, Jan 11

Liverpool suffered a major blow in the ongoing Premier League as defender Conor Bradley has been ruled out for the remainder of the domestic season after sustaining a significant knee injury involving damage to bone and ligament. The 22-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming days.

"Liverpool FC can confirm Conor Bradley has sustained a significant knee injury. The right-back suffered the issue in the latter stages of Thursday night's Premier League fixture away at Arsenal," the club said in a statement.

"Bradley will undergo surgery in the coming days and then begin a period of rehabilitation at the AXA Training Centre. No timeframe is being placed on his return to playing at this stage of the process," Liverpool added.

The 22-year-old Bradley had to be carried off on a stretcher in North London on Thursday late in the 0-0 stalemate against Arsenal. The Northern Ireland defender collapsed clutching his left leg after trying to deal with a loose ball in what initially appeared to be a harmless moment at the Emirates Stadium. Although it seemed he first turned his ankle before awkwardly wrenching his knee, it has since been confirmed that the incident resulted in a serious injury.

As Bradley fell near the touchline during stoppage time, Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli initially thought Conor was wasting time and threw the ball at the Liverpool player, who was also seen being manhandled.

Once the game finished, Martinelli realised his mistake. The forward issued a public apology on Instagram and also revealed that he reached out to the injured Bradley via text to apologise.

"Conor and I have messaged, and I've already apologised to him. I really didn't understand he was seriously injured in the heat of the moment," Martinelli wrote on his Instagram story.

"I want to say I'm deeply sorry for reacting. Sending Conor all my best again for a quick recovery," he added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Respect to Martinelli for apologising publicly and privately. In the heat of the moment, players make mistakes. It shows good character. Hope Bradley comes back stronger next season.
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Vikram M
Terrible news. These non-contact injuries are the worst. Just a freak accident. At 22, he has his whole career ahead. Klopp will have to rely on Gomez and Alexander-Arnold now. The squad depth will be tested.
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Rohit P
As an Indian football fan, it's sad to see. We know all about knee injuries ruining careers. Hope his surgery goes well. The medical team at Liverpool is top class, so he's in good hands.
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Michael C
While the apology is good, throwing the ball at an injured player is not acceptable, "heat of the moment" or not. The referees and the league need to be stricter about respecting injured players. This sets a poor example.
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Priya S
Feel so bad for him! He was just starting to make his mark. Injuries are a player's worst nightmare. Get well soon, Conor! 🙏 The football community is with you.

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