He would possibly nonetheless be within the infancy of his reign as Liverpool head coach, however Arne Slot has already specified on a number of events the significance of his gamers profitable their particular person battles.
It was one thing which value Jarell Quansah his place within the workforce at half-time in opposition to Ipswich on the opening weekend of the Premier League, and it’s a trait for which one other Reds defender fared significantly higher in his most up-to-date worldwide outing.
Taking to X this afternoon within the wake of Northern Eire’s win over Luxembourg on Thursday night time, journalist Bence Bocsak highlighted Conor Bradley’s frequent success in that regard throughout that sport.
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He posted: “Conor Bradley received essentially the most duels (8) on the pitch whereas enjoying in midfield for Northern Eire final night time. Nice to see him displaying his versatility and profitable so many duels. Based mostly on Arne Slot’s feedback that’s one thing essential to him at LFC.”
📊 Conor Bradley received essentially the most duels (8) on the pitch whereas enjoying in midfield for Northern Eire final night time.
Nice to see him displaying his versatility and profitable so many duels.
Based mostly on Arne Slot’s feedback that’s one thing essential to him at #LFC. pic.twitter.com/3DRs35OBaS
— Bence Bocsák (@BenBocsak) September 6, 2024
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As per Sofascore, Bradley did certainly win eight duels in opposition to Luxembourg, essentially the most of any Northern Eire participant on the night time, together with making two interceptions and two tackles and finishing one dribble.
Michael O’Neill switched the 21-year-old from right-back to a proper midfield function for the second half, and the supervisor insisted afterwards that he received’t be confining the Liverpool teen to a purely defensive remit (The Mirror).
The Tyrone native has needed to be content material with substitute outings up to now for the Reds this time period, with Trent Alexander-Arnold forward of him within the pecking order, however he’s confirmed over the previous few months that he’s effectively worthy of his place within the beginning XI if Slot have been to name upon him.
The pinnacle coach may have little doubt loved seeeing Bradley win so lots of his duels in Northern Eire’s win and will likely be hoping to see that replicated in LFC colors at any time when he options.
It’s an indication of Liverpool’s energy in depth (with a full squad out there) that such a flexible and wholly dedicated participant can’t get in our strongest line-up in the mean time – a really nice headache for the boss to have!
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