Liverpool defender drops playful Vinicius Jr. nod after Bradley’s performance against Real Madrid
Liverpool’s dressing room togetherness was on full display after their Champions League win over Real Madrid – and it showed up in the comments under Conor Bradley’s latest Instagram post.
The Northern Irish full-back, who shone in the 1–0 victory at Anfield, captioned his upload: “Enjoyed that one! Thank you Anfield ❤️” after keeping Vinicius Jr. quiet all night.
His standout defensive showing didn’t go unnoticed.
Among the comments was a playful jab from fellow right-back Jeremie Frimpong, currently out injured, who wrote: “Talk about locking someone ” – a cheeky reference to Bradley’s silencing of Vinicius.
Frimpong’s reply highlighted the right-back camaraderie in Liverpool’s squad
It was a light-hearted nod to Bradley’s dominant display and a reminder of why Arne Slot has placed so much trust in the 22-year-old this season.
Frimpong’s comment sparked even more reactions from teammates.
Hugo Ekitike replied: “Thanks”, Ryan Gravenberch added “Too good”, Giorgi Mamardashvili dropped a string of “❤️”, and Dominik Szoboszlai chimed in with “”.
It’s not the first time Frimpong has opened up during his injury spell.
In a recent TikTok, the £30 million summer arrival admitted how tough it has been to watch from the sidelines, saying: “As a footballer, it’s not a nice thing to go through… it’s really, really annoying, but it’s life.”
The honesty – and this latest exchange – underline the unity within Liverpool’s refreshed squad, even with key players unavailable.
Bradley cements Slot’s faith with another top performance
The 22-year-old has been growing in confidence under Slot, who said before the game: “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.”
That faith was rewarded on Tuesday.
Bradley held Vinicius to a single shot and just 0.03 expected goals, per Opta Analyst, as Liverpool controlled the contest from start to finish.
The result made it back-to-back wins following the 2–0 triumph over Aston Villa and keeps the pressure on Manchester City and Arsenal in the title race.
Moments like this – an injured teammate cheering from afar – show the depth of spirit in this squad.
And with both Bradley and Frimpong pushing each other, Liverpool’s right side looks well-stocked for the future.
