Conor Bradley injury update as worrying Liverpool footage emerges after Arsenal game

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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admitted he is "fearing the worst" after Conor Bradley had to be stretchered off in the latter stages of the 0-0 draw against Arsenal

Conor Bradley was seen leaving the Emirates on crutches after sustaining an injury in the 0-0 draw against Arsenal

Concerning footage of Conor Bradley leaving the Emirates on Thursday night has emerged, raising fears that he may have suffered a serious injury.

The Liverpool defender pulled up in the final stages of the 0-0 draw against Arsenal when he fell awkwardly after clearing the ball. Bradley appeared to twist his knee and was in obvious discomfort as he lay on the ground. The Northern Ireland international was stretched off and Arne Slot admitted post-match that he “fears the worst”.

“I don't know yet but it didn't look great if you have to go off on a stretcher,” said Slot. “When we see the video, we both think probably the same but we have to wait on the scans if it's that bad. Or maybe he can play on Monday - let's hope so.”

Footage shared from journalist Pablo Montano showed Bradley leaving the Emirates on crutches and with his left leg in a brace. He was moving gingerly on his uninjured right leg and was assisted by a staff member.

There will almost certainly be an update on Bradley in the coming days. When Giovanni Leoni suffered his season-ending knee injury, it took until Slot’s next press conference for confirmed news to emerge.

In contrast, when Alexander Isak sustained a broken leg last month, the club released a statement.

Bradley’s injury comes at an unfortunate time, after the academy graduate had put in a string of impressive displays and appeared to have cemented his starting berth at right-back.

Slot has regularly mentioned the need to manage Bradley’s minutes, with the 22-year-old sidelined due to two muscular injuries earlier this season.

A long-term absence would also leave Liverpool light in the defensive areas. With Leoni out, Bradley’s injury may result in the Reds having just six fit first-team defenders heading into the second half of the campaign.

With one of those - Joe Gomez - also struggling with injury issues this season, it may force Liverpool into decisive action in the January transfer window.

Bradley was forced to leave the pitch on a stretcher(Image: Getty)

The Reds retain an interest in Marc Guehi, who has been linked with moves to Manchester City and Arsenal in recent days.

Bradley’s injury could also result in more minutes for Calvin Ramsay. The Scottish right-back has never played a Premier League match before and has been on the margins of the Liverpool team this season.

He played 90 minutes in the Carabao Cup loss to Crystal Palace in October and has been named on the bench in the last six Premier League matches.