Liverpool analysis - Conor Bradley could have answered question for Jurgen Klopp's successor
Bradley increases Trent debate
One consoling factor for Jurgen Klopp over his decision to depart Liverpool in the summer is the knowledge he won’t be leaving behind a faltering team.
And there was again evidence here of why the Reds should have every confidence in a bright future.
Conor Bradley, making a fourth successive start at right-back, added to his assist at Bournemouth last weekend with another two, the first a showcase for both his defensive tenacity in winning the ball from Norwich full-back Sam McCallum and then his attacking composure in playing a one-two with Diogo Jota before feeding Darwin Nunez to score.
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Indeed, Bradley's overall performance will only intensify the debate over whether he can be a long-term option at right-back and allow Trent Alexander-Arnold to push into midfield.
This, though, was an even bigger afternoon for James McConnell, the 19-year-old defensive midfielder who caught Klopp’s eye in the summer and who, with Alexis Mac Allister not risked and Wataru Endo still away on international duty, was handed a first start.
McConnell can be more than satisfied with his efforts. No player made more ball recoveries and that he was perhaps fortunate to escape a booking underlined his willingness to get stuck in, one strong challenge on Gabriel Sara prompting huge cheers. The teenager is also strong in the air, a little everything to his game.
That was clear with his clever pass
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