Slot compares Bradley to PSG star full-back Hakim

IF Conor Bradley wants to know how highly he is rated by Arne Slot, he should listen to the Liverpool manager mentioning him in the same breath as, arguably, the world’s best right-back.

- By Andy Dunn

No, we are not talking about Trent Alexander-Arnold.

With the England defender heading for Real Madrid, tomorrow’s game against Arsenal at Anfield could be the official start of the Bradley era in the slot behind Mo Salah.

Among the many things Bradley will bring, says Slot, is a remarkable tirelessness that reminds him of a modern great, one who has tormented English clubs with Paris Saint-Germain this season.

Slot said: "Conor has such an intense playing style. They all run a lot but Conor is in his own league when it comes to running a lot.

“He is comparable maybe with Achraf Hakimi at PSG — he is everywhere during the game. But Hakimi is 26 and he is much more used to doing this every single week. He needs time, Conor, and a good programme to keep him fit.”