Conor Bradley has made quite the impression at Liverpool since breaking into the first team, but it could have been so different after the Reds told him to go out on loan

Conor Bradley has made the breakthrough at Liverpool over the past year and has now become a key player for both club and country - but it could have been very different

Conor Bradley has enjoyed a remarkable 2024 having finally secured a regular spot in the Liverpool first team, and has already become one of Arne Slot's most trusted players

Conor Bradley is still coming to terms with the manner of his breakthrough to the first-team squad at Liverpool.

Conor Bradley says he will always cherish playing Chelsea because his two career highs for Liverpool came against the Blues. Bradley will never forget scoring his first Liverpool goal against Chelsea at Anfield in January and laying on two assists. The Kop sang his name and he admits he was stunned afterwards by everything that happened to him.

Games against Chelsea will always evoke special memories for Conor Bradley. The west London side played a key role in Bradley's rise to prominence last season. The Northern Ireland international was handed his chance in the first team by Jurgen Klopp after Trent Alexander-Arnold picked up an injury at the turn of the year.