Key Liverpool Injury Update: Latest on Ibrahima Konaté and Conor Bradley Return Dates
Liverpool find themselves in a strong position at the top of the Premier League this Christmas, with injury concerns starting to ease. Following a dominant 6-3 victory over Tottenham on Sunday, the Reds extended their lead to four points, with a game in hand.
Ibrahima Konaté
Konaté has been sidelined since sustaining an injury during Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League last month. Manager Arne Slot has confirmed there is no definitive timeline for the French defender’s return.
“These are the two [Konaté and Bradley] that are still ‘in the red,’ so they don’t train with us at the moment,” Slot said last week. “They are on their way back but not yet training with the team.”
When asked for a more specific return date, Slot explained, “It’s difficult to say. Sometimes the end stage of rehab takes longer than expected. We thought Jota would return earlier, but these things can be unpredictable.”
Potential return date: January 20
Conor Bradley
Bradley, who picked up a hamstring injury during the win over Real Madrid, has also been out for several weeks. Slot confirmed earlier this month that Bradley, like Konaté, will be sidelined for a few more weeks.
“Sometimes they join training but then realize they’re not completely ready to start. We’ll wait and see. The priority is ensuring they’re fully fit when they return, so they stay healthy long-term,” Slot said.
Slot praised the rehabilitation efforts from Liverpool’s medical team, noting the recent successful returns of players like Alisson Becker, and expressed confidence in Bradley’s recovery.
Potential return date: January 2025
With the return of Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas from injury, Liverpool’s squad depth is increasing, leaving just Konaté and Bradley as the remaining injury concerns.
