Ian Wright and Roy Keane can't agree on what Liverpool's Conor Bradley did vs Real Madrid

Ian Wright and Roy Keane Debate Conor Bradley's Performance vs Real Madrid

Conor Bradley delivered an impressive performance for Liverpool on Tuesday, effectively containing Vinicius Jr as Liverpool secured a vital Champions League victory over Real Madrid. The Reds won thanks to Alexis Mac Allister’s lone goal against the 15-time European champions.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to Anfield, Bradley, filling in at right-back, showed strong defensive skills. However, his performance sparked differing opinions between pundits Ian Wright and Roy Keane.

Roy Keane's Criticism

Keane pointed out Bradley’s limited impact in Liverpool’s attacking third, expressing concern about his inability to pose a significant offensive threat during the match against Real Madrid.

Ian Wright's Praise

“That’s why you want to see him up against a winger like that because that then takes him to another place, he did everything last night. He was fantastic to watch.”

Wright highlighted Bradley’s defensive mastery against Vinicius Jr, emphasizing the Liverpool academy graduate's all-round excellence.

Additional Recognition

Jeremie Frimpong also lauded Bradley for effectively neutralizing Vinicius throughout the game. Bradley has been steadily regaining his top form following solid performances against Aston Villa and Real Madrid.

Match Summary

Author's summary: Conor Bradley impressed defensively against Real Madrid, earning praise despite criticism over his attacking impact, highlighting his rising form at Liverpool.

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The Boot Room The Boot Room — 2025-11-06

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