Conor Bradley Praised as "Like a Young Gerrard" by Liverpool Legend
Conor Bradley delivered an impressive performance as Liverpool defeated Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Former England and Manchester United star Teddy Sheringham lauded the Liverpool right-back for his display.
Sheringham compared Bradley to a young Steven Gerrard, highlighting the player's tenacity, drive, and quality on the pitch. Bradley stood out particularly in his defensive work against Real Madrid winger Vinicius.
“Conor Bradley definitely stepped up to the plate last night against Vinicius. Bradley has probably not found that level of consistency yet, but parts of his game make me go, ‘wow’.”
“I look at him like a young Steven Gerrard coming onto the scene – he’s got that tenacity and drive about him and has a huge amount of quality.”
Sheringham also expressed confidence in Bradley’s future at Liverpool, emphasizing his potential role in the 2025/26 campaign and beyond.
“If he can defend that well against Vinicius – one of the best players in the world – then he’s definitely on the way to becoming a real success at Liverpool.”
“The challenge for him now is whether he can sustain those levels, but I’m confident he’ll be able to in the future.”
Summary
Conor Bradley’s standout performance has drawn comparisons to Steven Gerrard, with experts expecting him to become a key player for Liverpool in the coming years.