Conor Bradley forced off vs Crystal Palace as Liverpool dealt new injury blow

Liverpool full-back Conor Bradley was forced to limp off against Crystal Palace, handing Jürgen Klopp a new injury concern after a campaign littered with issues. The Northern Irishman has been superb since coming into the team.

Bradley was rested against Atalanta in the Europa League midweek with this game in mind, but after a challenge with Eberechi Eze, the 20-year-old came off worst and required treatment. He was then replaced just after the second half restarted.

Trent Alexander-Arnold came on in Bradley's place with the Liverpool vice captain making his return from a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The Reds' number 66 last played a Premier League game when he came off at the interval against Burnley in mid-February.

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Liverpool has been able to welcome back the likes of Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah back from injury in recent weeks. Klopp's side has generally been able to cope with the various problems mounting up, though went behind against Crystal Palace thanks to a goal from close range from Jean-Philippe Mateta.

The Reds went into the weekend level on points with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Manchester City beat Luton Town on Saturday and Arsenal faces Aston Villa later on Sunday.

Liverpool has the return leg in the Europa League against Atalanta on Thursday before three away games in the Premier Legaue in a row. The first is against Fulham before visits to Everton and West Ham United.

It remains to be seen exactly what injury Bradley has picked up but any issue at this late stage of the season could potentially threaten any player's involvement for the run-in. With so little margin for error, Liverpool cannot afford to be missing too many stars at a crucial time in the campaign.