The latest Liverpool injury news indicates that Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate are set for an extended spell on the sidelines.
On Wednesday night, the Reds returned to the top of the UEFA Champions League table after beating Real Madrid 2-0 under the lights at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s side clinched their stunning victory thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister and substitute Cody Gakpo. The Merseysiders are the only team who can still boast a 100% win record this season.
However, their first win over Los Blancos in 15 years wasn’t all plain sailing. The Reds were victims of collateral damage owing to the injuries suffered by Bradley and Konate.
Towards the end of the game, Bradley suffered a hamstring problem and was replaced in the 87th minute. A collision with Endrick in the last few seconds saw Konate limp off at full-time clutching his knee.
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According to the Physio Scout via X, the football injury expert has provided a detailed and in-depth analysis of the potential problems that now face Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate.
“Conor Bradley came off late in the second half with a hamstring injury. Scans will be needed to determine the extent of the injury, as it is hard to analyse time lengths for muscle injuries.
“Didn’t seem like a serious (grade 3) mechanism, but more tightness or smaller strain. The injury seemed to have happened when he was dribbling into Madrid’s box.”
The Physio Scout also went on to provide a time frame for how long Bradley could be out for. If it’s just tightness, featuring against City is a likely possibility. A grade 1 injury has the potential to rule Bradley out for up to a month.
In the worst case scenario, the Northern Irish full-back could be out for 4-6 weeks if the injury is to be determined as grade 2.
Ibrahima Konate Injury Update
Ibrahima Konate was injured late in the game between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
This mechanism brings concern for an MCL injury. Contact from outside of the knee, causes an inward force to Konate's right leg. Hoping secondary damage to the ACL is avoided (unlikely here).… pic.twitter.com/0GrnoI9CLu
— Physio Scout | Football Injury Analysis (@physioscout) November 27, 2024
On Konate, the Physio Scout explained: “Ibrahima Konate was injured late in the game between Liverpool and Real Madrid. This mechanism brings concern for an MCL injury.
“Contact from outside of the knee, causes an inward force to Konate’s right leg. Hoping secondary damage to the ACL is avoided (unlikely here).
“Sometimes the mechanism may stress the ankle, however, it seemed like Konate was having issues with the knee. The other possibility is a high ankle sprain. Potential Recovery Time: Grade 1: 1-2 weeks. Grade 2: 3-6 weeks. Grade 3: 6-10 weeks.
“Physio was seen doing valgus stress tests to the knee – more indicative of MCL injury. Was seen doing other tests too though.”
Ahead of Sunday’s clash at Anfield, the best football betting sites in the UK make Liverpool the 11/10 match favourites. The draw can be backed at 11/4 with Manchester City available at 5/2.