Liverpool’s thrilling 2-0 victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday was a landmark achievement, securing the Reds their first win over the Spanish giants since 2009. However, the excitement was tempered by concerns over injuries to Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley, both of whom were forced off during the match and face a race against time to be fit for Sunday’s crucial clash against Manchester City.

Konate and Bradley were standout performers in defense during the European showdown, with the Northern Ireland international successfully limiting Kylian Mbappé’s impact. Unfortunately, their injuries were the only negative aspect of an otherwise perfect night for Arne Slot’s side. Bradley appeared to suffer a hamstring issue after being substituted in the second half, while Konate was seen limping off the pitch at full-time, prompting concern from his teammates, including captain Virgil van Dijk.

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Arne Slot addressed the injury concerns in his post-match press conference, stating, “I know where they have pain, but how bad or how good it is is difficult to judge so close after the game.” Both players will be assessed in the coming days to determine whether they can feature against Manchester City, with Liverpool looking to extend their lead over the struggling champions.

With Bradley potentially unavailable, Liverpool could see the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was named on the bench for the Real Madrid match after recovering from his own injury. Slot, who has been pleased with his squad’s depth this season, expressed confidence that the team could cope with any absences. “If they can’t play, then other ones will step up,” he said, highlighting the readiness of his players to take on key roles.