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182 Paul Merson has named the Liverpool youngster he is really excited to see feature for the Reds, as he backed Jurgen Klopp to name him in the starting lineup against Brentford this weekend.
Liverpool remain at the top of the Premier League table. But with Manchester City and Arsenal winning last weekend, none of the top three can seemingly afford to drop a point right now. And there is huge pressure on the squads.
Liverpool have been dealt a blow ahead of the clash with the Bees. Trent Alexander-Arnold looks set to miss out due to injury. And with that, plenty of fans will be hoping that Conor Bradley will come back in.
Paul Merson excited to see Conor Bradley back in Liverpool team
Bradley has been absolutely superb since the turn of the year. There was devastating news recently with Bradley’s father passing away shortly after his unbelievable display against Chelsea.
Understandably, the Northern Irishman has taken some time away from the game. Speaking to Sportskeeda, Paul Merson suggested that he hopes to see the 20-year-old come back in now that Alexander-Arnold is sidelined.
“Jurgen Klopp doesn’t really like these early kick-offs, but Liverpool can get a win and put massive pressure on Manchester City and Arsenal, so I think that’s a huge advantage. Brentford winning their last game takes a little bit of pressure off them. They are in a decent position right now, so this is a much bigger game for Liverpool than it is for the home side,” he said.
“Trent Alexander-Arnold is injured and I’m excited to see what Conor Bradley can do in his absence.
“Klopp will put him straight back into the XI. He’s an absolutely outstanding talent and should hopefully pick up from where he left off,” he went on to add.
Big boost for Reds if defender feels ready to return
Obviously, Jurgen Klopp will not rush Bradley back. So if he does not feel ready, Liverpool will find another option. That could be Joe Gomez, for example.
But if Bradley does make himself available, it would definitely be a big boost. Alexander-Arnold is one of the best players in the Premier League. So it says everything about how good Bradley has been that there seemed to be a desire to have both players in the side at some stage.
Alexander-Arnold’s fresh injury puts paid to that for the time-being. But, no matter what team you support, everyone can agree that seeing Bradley back would be absolutely fantastic.
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