Conor Bradley Impresses Against Real Madrid
Conor Bradley shone as Liverpool defeated Real Madrid in the Champions League. Former England star Teddy Sheringham praised the Liverpool right-back, comparing him to a young Steven Gerrard.
Sheringham’s Praise for Bradley
“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’.”
Sheringham highlighted Bradley's tenacity, drive, and quality, saying,
“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.”
Future Potential at Liverpool
The former Manchester United striker also expressed confidence in Bradley’s long-term impact on Liverpool’s squad.
“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.”
Sheringham stressed the importance of consistency for the 22-year-old:
“The challenge for him now is whether he can sustain those levels, but I’m confident he’ll be able to in the future.”
Author’s Summary
Conor Bradley’s impressive performance against Real Madrid earned praise from Teddy Sheringham, who compared him to a young Steven Gerrard and expects a bright future for the Liverpool defender.