Liverpool defender drops cheeky Vinicius dig after Conor Bradley’s standout performance against Real Madrid
Liverpool’s team spirit was on full display after their Champions League victory over Real Madrid — and it showed up in the comments section of Conor Bradley’s Instagram post.
The Northern Irish right-back, who impressed in the 1–0 win at Anfield by keeping Vinicius Jr quiet, captioned his post: “Enjoyed that one! Thank you Anfield ❤️.”
His defensive brilliance drew plenty of attention, including a playful comment from fellow right-back Jeremie Frimpong — currently sidelined with injury — who wrote: “Talk about locking someone .”
Frimpong’s cheeky message highlighted the strong bond between Liverpool’s right-backs and the sense of unity in the squad. Other teammates joined in the fun, with Hugo Ekitike replying “Thanks,” Ryan Gravenberch commenting “Too good,” Giorgi Mamardashvili adding “❤️,” and Dominik Szoboszlai posting “.”
It’s not the first time Frimpong has shared his feelings during recovery. In a recent TikTok video, the £30 million summer signing admitted that being injured has been tough, saying: “As a footballer, it’s not a nice thing to go through… it’s really, really annoying, but it’s life.”
His honesty — and support for Bradley — reflect the togetherness within Arne Slot’s squad, even through setbacks.
Bradley, meanwhile, has continued to earn Slot’s trust. The manager praised him before the match, noting: “He played very well in that game [vs. Real Madrid last season] for 80 minutes… he is progressing, getting fitter and fitter and showing the potential he has.”
Those words rang true on Tuesday night. According to Opta Analyst, Bradley restricted Vinicius Jr to just one shot worth 0.03 expected goals as Liverpool controlled the match from start to finish.
It was the Reds’ second consecutive win after beating Aston Villa 2–0 — a timely boost in their pursuit of Manchester City and Arsenal.
Moments like this — an injured teammate cheering from the sidelines — underline the deep unity in this Liverpool squad. And with both Bradley and Frimpong pushing each other on, the future on Liverpool’s right flank looks bright.
