"Tackle timeless"→"may never play again in 2024"...Was it too much to stop Mbappe? "Unfortunate Timing"

Nov 29, 2024

'Tackle timeless'→'may never play again in 2024'...Was it too much to stop Mbappe? 'Unfortunate Timing'
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'Tackle timeless'→'may never play again in 2024'...Was it too much to stop Mbappe? 'Unfortunate Timing'
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The birth of a defensive star who blocked Kylian Mbappe, but it was a little too much.

Britain's The Times reported on the 29th (Korea time) 'Liverpool is concerned that Conor Bradley will miss the major games in December. It looks like we're going to miss a major part of the season,' it reported.

Liverpool won 2-0 in the fifth game of the European Champions League (UCL) league phase in 2024-2025 against Real Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on the 28th. Alexis McAllister in the 7th minute of the second half and Cody Gakpo in the 31st minute of the second half scored to lead the victory.



'Tackle timeless'→'may never play again in 2024'...Was it too much to stop Mbappe? 'Unfortunate Timing'
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However, Bradley was by far the biggest player among Liverpool players who drew cheers from fans. Bradley, who started due to Trent Alexander-Arnold's physical problems, faced the world's best left winger Mbappe. Bradley wasn't beaten by Mbappe at all. He blocked Mbappe throughout the game. Mbappe, who lost his confidence after being blocked by Bradley, even missed the penalty kick and was driven to the root cause of his defeat.

Praise poured in for Bradley as well. Global sports media The Athletic praised Bradley's blocking of Mbappe, saying, `Bradley and the timeless tackle.' At the time, Bradley perfectly stopped Mbappe, who dribbled to enter the penalty box in the 30th minute of Real's counterattack, with a powerful tackle. Mbappe was brutally knocked down by Bradley's precise tackle, and Anfield was filled with cheers from the fans.



The Athletic said Bradley's tackle was the highlight of the game. However, Bradley did not play until the end. He was replaced in the 41st minute of the second half due to hamstring pain.

'Tackle timeless'→'may never play again in 2024'...Was it too much to stop Mbappe? 'Unfortunate Timing'
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Is it too much in the process of preventing Mbappe. Bradley is unlikely to play in the remaining 2024 games. The Times reports that Bradley will be examined. With Liverpool having to play nine games throughout December, Bradley's one-month absence will be unfortunate timing for both the team and the player' Bradley said it could be difficult to return within 2024.



The slot manager should be evaluated at the post-match press conference"It was never a good sign. Bradley had to pull out of the game. We have to wait and see", he said, expressing concern about the condition.

Bradley, born in 2003, is one of Liverpool's best defensive prospects. He made his debut in Liverpool's first team last season and led the team to victory against Chelsea with one goal and two assists. He showed good performance against Mbappe and proved to be the next hope of Liverpool's defense. Fans are also expected to hope for Bradley's quick return.



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