Liverpool are scrambling to find cover for Conor Bradley after the young defender was ruled out for several months with a serious knee injury.<\/p>\n
The club\u2019s January plans have been severely disrupted following confirmation that Bradley\u2019s injury, picked up during Thursday\u2019s 0-0 draw with Arsenal, will keep him sidelined for the rest of the season. The 22-year-old suffered significant damage in that stalemate, leaving Arne Slot suddenly short of options at right-back.<\/p>\n
According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool have now launched an \u201curgent\u201d search for a replacement, although one prominent name has already been ruled out. Despite strong links in Germany connecting Borussia Dortmund\u2019s Julian Ryerson with a move to Anfield, Plettenberg dismissed the rumours.<\/p>\n
Writing on X, he said: \u201cUnderstand Liverpool are urgently searching for a replacement for Conor Bradley, who will be out for several months with a knee injury. Various options are being assessed for the current transfer window. Been told that Julian Ryerson is currently not a candidate for Liverpool.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bradley\u2019s absence could hardly come at a worse time for Slot, with Liverpool pushing to close the gap on the league leaders. Losing the Northern Ireland international is a significant setback, leaving Jeremie Frimpong as the only senior specialist right-back available. While Joe Gomez can fill in, his limited attacking output does not fully suit Slot\u2019s system.<\/p>\n
Plettenberg\u2019s update indicates that Liverpool are carefully weighing their options, aiming to secure a solution that offers both immediate reliability and long-term value, rather than rushing into a short-term fix.
\nRight-backs Liverpool could target in January
\nLiverpool\u2019s recruitment team are expected to focus on players who fit Slot\u2019s high-intensity, attacking blueprint.<\/p>\n
Givairo Read (Feyenoord)
\nPerhaps the most natural option. The 19-year-old thrived under Slot at Feyenoord and has continued to impress in the Eredivisie. Energetic, aggressive in the tackle and comfortable overlapping, Read mirrors many of Bradley\u2019s strengths and already understands Slot\u2019s tactical demands.<\/p>\n
Vanderson (AS Monaco)
\nFor a more powerful and athletic profile, Vanderson stands out. Long admired by Premier League scouts, the Brazilian blends pace with a strong physical presence. He would come at a higher cost but offers the defensive robustness Slot appears to value in the role.<\/p>\n
Martim Fernandes (Porto)
\nAnother familiar name on Liverpool\u2019s radar. The 19-year-old Porto full-back has been heavily scouted by the Reds in the past and could provide solid depth and competition alongside Bradley and Frimpong on the right side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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