Liverpool right-back Conor Bradley is ready to bear surgical procedure on a severe knee harm which is able to rule him out for the remainder of the season.
The Northern Eire worldwide suffered the harm within the closing levels of Thursday’s 0-0 draw at Arsenal.
Gunners’ ahead Gabriel Martinelli apologised after the match for making an attempt to push Bradley off the sector within the mistaken perception he was time-wasting.
“Liverpool FC can verify Conor Bradley has sustained a major knee harm,” the English champions mentioned in an announcement.
“Bradley will bear surgical procedure within the coming days after which start a interval of rehabilitation.”
The BBC reported that the harm will not be an anterior cruciate ligament tear however does contain harm to the bone and ligament.
Bradley can also be a significant doubt for the World Cup ought to Northern Eire navigate two play-off matches in March, beginning with a visit to Italy.
His absence is a significant blow to each membership and nation.
The 22-year-old was seen because the pure inheritor to Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield when he departed for Actual Madrid.
However accidents have restricted Bradley’s affect this season with Arne Slot typically having to show to midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai to deputise at right-back.
Liverpool are nonetheless concerned in three competitions and start their FA Cup marketing campaign at residence to Barnsley on Monday.
Slot’s aspect sit fourth within the Premier League and are additionally heading in the right direction to qualify for the knockout levels of the Champions League.
