Liverpool defender Conor Bradley injury blow as NI star limps off against Crystal Palace

Conor Bradley is an injury concern for Liverpool after the Northern Ireland youngster limped off against Crystal Palace.

Bradley had to be assisted off the pitch in the 49th minute after appearing to injure his left ankle in a challenge with Eberechi Eze.

The 20-year-old was left in considerable pain before receiving treatment and was replaced by Trent Alexander-Arnold.

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It will be a concern for Jurgen Klopp who has watched Bradley shine for Liverpool this season. The Northern Ireland star received a standing ovation as he left the pitch at Anfield.

Bradley has made 22 appearances for the Reds this season after coming in to deputise for the injured Alexander-Arnold, and earlier in the campaign the Tyrone native scored his first goal for the club against Chelsea.

He was also on the scoresheet for his country in the recent 1-0 win over Scotland at Hampden Park.

The injury means Bradley is a major doubt for Thursday's Europa League quarter-final second leg with Atalanta, with Klopp's men looking to overturn a three-goal deficit from the first leg earlier this week.

Sunday was Alexander-Arnold's first appearance for Liverpool in over two months, but it was Palace who emerged with a surprise 1-0 on Merseyside to dent Liverpool's title ambitions this season.

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