The big day has arrived for Liverpool as they look to tie up the Premier League title with a win or draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
After 35 long years of not being able to celebrate a championship win in front of supporters, the Reds have the chance to do so at Anfield on Sunday.
The atmosphere around the stadium has been building all day, with Liverpool fans ready to spark the party at a moment’s notice.
There were impressive scenes as the Liverpool team bus headed towards Anfield an hour or so before kick-off, with the players no doubt motivated by the sea of red in front of them.
One player who may not have been on the bus, though, was Conor Bradley, who was ruled out of the Tottenham clash after picking up a new injury.
Early reports suggest Bradley is expected back in training next week. But with the right-back continuing his worrying injury history, fans took to social media to urge Arne Slot into making a new signing at right-back this summer.
Liverpool fans urge Arne Slot to sign new right-back
Bradley has had the spotlight on him recently as he prepares to take on the starting spot vacated by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The 21-year-old is expected to step up once Alexander-Arnold leaves for Real Madrid. But according to supporters on Sunday, a new addition to rival Bradley is now an absolute necessity this summer.
“No way we’re insane enough to let Bradley be our only RB at the club next season,” said one supporter. “RB in the summer 100%, this lad is made of breadsticks,” argued another.
“Conor Bradley injured again. Won’t matter this season but just shows we will need to go into the market for a right back he’s so good this lad but he’s get some many injures history repeating itself it’s Rob Jones all over again,” someone else claimed.
“Disappointed to see Bradley injured again,” said another supporter. “If Trent goes we have to sign a RB or it’s negligence.”
“Whatever LFC do in summer window, Slot simply has to prioritise a RB incoming,” another agreed. “LFC can’t rely on Bradley for a full season, made of quavers!!”
“I love Conor Bradley but this is why he can’t be a full time replacement for Trent. Always injured” was someone else’s verdict, with one fan even calling for a return of former right-back Neco Williams.
“If Bradley can’t stay fit next season I’d even take Neco Williams back if we need a HG opt to be backup,” they said.
Who could Liverpool sign?
It is clear that if Alexander-Arnold is to leave – and chances are that he almost certainly will – Liverpool need a replacement.
For the time being, Liverpool have been deciding who that should be. They could either target a bigger name such as Jeremie Frimpong, or go for a younger player to challenge Bradley.
If the Northern Irishman continues to pick up issues, Liverpool might be advised to lean towards the former addition.
Brazilian right-back Wesley Franca has reportedly been in talks with Liverpool recently and he would look like another interested target.
Whoever it ends up being, Bradley deserves the chance to secure his spot in the starting XI next season. But if he cannot stay fit, a big decision is going to have to be made.