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Liverpool defender Conor Bradley is striving to return to full fitness after a serious knee injury. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Injured Liverpool star Conor Bradley 'just trying to get back fit now'

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill talks to media before Monday's UEFA Nations League game in Belfast against Hungary. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press)

Michael O'Neill faith in Northern Ireland 'huge potential' after 'bitter blow'

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Michael O'Neill insists NI star 'in great hands' for injury recovery

Northern Ireland right-back Conor Bradley remains some way off a return following a long-term knee injury

Conor Bradley's return is still 'going to take some time' says Liverpool boss

Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley is still 'months' away from returning to action. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

'We're talking about months': Liverpool manager provides Conor Bradley update

Liverpool installed a permanent Anfield memorial to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva on the eve of the first anniversary of their death, with ‘Forever 20’ created by renowned sculptor Emma Rodgers. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

WATCH: Conor Bradley in Diogo Jota and Andre Silva tribute on first anniversary

Liverpool manager Arne Slot (R) with Conor Bradley. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arne Slot reveals 'it's really difficult' to predict when NI star will return

Pictured is Aaron Hughes, former Northern Ireland footballer (R), and Ryan Lemon, Regional Manager for Marks & Spencer Northern Ireland (L) with Reuben, Daisie and Olivia Lemon

M&S and Panini launch exclusive Northern Ireland football sticker collection

Terry Devlin (right) celebrates with Northern Ireland goalscorer Jamie Donley in Cardiff. (Photo by David Davies/PA Wire)

Terry Devlin: Northern Ireland could do good things if Michael O’Neill stays on

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Michael O'Neill clear NI 'want to challenge' - but calls for realism

Captain Trai Hume ready to lead out his Northern Ireland team-mates on Thursday against Italy. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Trai Hume's 'we'll learn from it' Northern Ireland message

Northern Ireland's Shea Charles takes on Italy's Sandro Tonali. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP via Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill insists NI duo 'can play at a higher level' after Italy showing

Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the play-off FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification semi-final football match between Italy and Northern Ireland. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP via Getty Images)

Pride but pain as Northern Ireland's World Cup dream ends in Italy

Northern Ireland's Justin Devenny during the warm-up. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Michael O'Neill explains NI selection calls and sends final play-off message

Norther Ireland manager Michael O'Neill (right) as player Trai Hume looks on during a press conference at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Michael O'Neill names Northern Ireland team for Italy clash

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

NI hit with late injury blow as Michael O'Neill's matchday squad list confirmed
Northern Ireland have been hit with a late injury blow ahead of Thursday’s World Cup play-off semi-final clash against Italy after confirmation midfielder Ali McCann is set to miss out.
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Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Nigel French/PA Wire)

Key talking points ahead of Northern Ireland's huge clash against Italy

Pierce Charles returned to action with Sheffield Wednesday this weekend. (Photo by Leila Coker/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland star 'has big smile on his face' after making injury return

Northern Ireland legend Gerry Armstrong has commented on Michael O'Neill's dual role with Blackburn

'Meticulous' Michael O'Neill will do everything to achieve World Cup dream

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Irish League manager: Michael O'Neill has helped raise profile of football in NI

Daniel McCarron (right) on SuperCupNI duty for Dungannon United Youth in 2023. (Photo by Stephen Hamilton/PressEye)

Irish League teenager pens pre-contract with Premier League leaders Arsenal

Pierce Charles of Sheffield Wednesday looks emotional as he walks off the pitch with an injury during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Sheffield Wednesday and Brentford at Hillsborough. (Photo by Harriet Massey/Getty Images)

Manager 'so sad' as injury return timeline for NI star revealed

Pierce Charles left the pitch in tears after suffering an injury while playing for Sheffield Wednesday. (Photo by Harriet Massey/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland star 'could be out for two months' in latest injury blow

Liverpool and Northern Ireland star Conor Bradley. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Conor Bradley insists 'comeback starts now' after providing injury update

Gerry Armstrong backs Conor Bradley - and NI - to overcome 'big blow'

Conor Bradley is stretchered off the pitch injured during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images)

NI’s Conor Bradley out for the season with knee injury requiring surgery

Pierce Charles of Sheffield Wednesday (L) is comforted by teammate Gabriel Otegbayo while walking off the pitch with an injury. (Photo by Harriet Massey/Getty Images)

Potential injury hammer blow for NI as star leaves pitch in 'lot of pain'
Michael O’Neill faces an anxious wait over a fitness update on Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles after he left Sheffield Wednesday’s FA Cup tie with Brentford in tears having sustained another shoulder injury.
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Conor Bradley's stretcher fear for Northern Ireland World Cup play-off

Liverpool's Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley is stretchered off the pitch on Thursday at the Emirates Stadium. (Photo by Ben STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

'We are focusing on Conor' - Liverpool support for Northern Ireland's Bradley

Players react to Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli (right) after he moved Liverpool's Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley (not pictured) off the pitch during the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium. (Photo by John Walton/PA Wire)

Gabriel Martinelli criticised after injury for Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley

BBC Sport NI’s Stephen Watson (left) presenting Rory McIlroy with the BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year award for 2025

Rory McIlroy claims another sports personality of the year award

Liverpool's Conor Bradley is set to return from injury against Leeds United this weekend. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Arne Slot provides positive Conor Bradley injury update

Liverpool full-back Conor Bradley is back in training after a muscle injury and could be available for Saturday's trip to Leeds United. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Conor Bradley hands Liverpool injury boost ahead of busy festive period

Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Conor Bradley to miss Liverpool's next seven matches 'unless a miracle happens'

Northern Ireland players celebrate Jamie Donley opening the scoring from the spot

Northern Ireland end qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Luxembourg

Conor Bradley says Northern Ireland will have nothing to fear heading into the World Cup qualifying play-off

Conor Bradley: Northern Ireland have no fear of top-ranked opponents in play-off

Northern Ireland’s Ciaron Brown has praised the collective growth of the international squad. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Premier League climb 'unbelievable' but Northern Ireland group growth big plus

Northern Ireland take on Slovakia tonight in a World Cup qualifier

Talking points ahead of Northern Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Slovakia

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill (left) with Conor Bradley during a press conference at the Kosicka Futbalova Arena before facing Slovakia across World Cup qualifying. (Photo by Ben Whitley/PA Wire)

Michael O'Neill happy with 'annoying' Northern Ireland label before Slovakia

Northern Ireland-born Conor Bradley embracing Liverpool manager Arne Slot after his impressive right-back performance in the Champions League victory over Real Madrid at Anfield. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

‘Made an absolute wee boy out of him’ - Fans react to Conor Bradley performance

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Northern Ireland hit with triple injury worry ahead of crucial qualifiers

Conor Bradley featured during Liverpool's midweek Champions League victory in Frankfurt. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Conor Bradley determined to make up for lost time after injury halted progress

Northern Ireland's Ethan Galbraith. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Swansea chief 'wouldn't disagree' with 'Premier League' verdict on NI star

Northern Ireland's Ethan Galbraith applauds the fans following Monday's defeat against Germany at Windsor Park. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Ethan Galbraith says Northern Ireland won't be derailed by Germany defeat

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Michael O'Neill makes Conor Bradley admission while praising star as 'top-class'

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill during a press conference at Windsor Park on Sunday. (Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Michael O'Neill confident Northern Ireland can cope without Conor Bradley

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Michael O’Neill salutes ‘magnificent’ Northern Ireland in victory over Slovakia

Northern Ireland’s Trai Hume celebrates scoring against Slovakia during Friday night’s FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park

Northern Ireland boost qualification hopes with win over Slovakia

Shea Charles of Southampton celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Northern Ireland star admits scoring first goal against Liverpool 'special'

Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley in Champions League action for Liverpool. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Former Premier League star feels Conor Bradley Liverpool's 'best choice'

Northern Ireland’s Ethan Galbraith impressed against Luxembourg. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Swansea City midfielder hailed as 'top-class player' after superb NI performance

Northern Ireland’s Conor Bradley in action during a 3-1 2026 World Cup qualifying win over Luxembourg. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Conor Bradley jokes he'll tell Liverpool team-mate to 'take it easy' on NI

Northern Ireland players celebrate after teammate Shea Charles scored his side's second goal against Luxembourg at the Stade de Luxembourg on Thursday night. Picture: Geert Vanden Wijngaert

Michael O’Neill hopes Northern Ireland can seal ‘great trip’ after opening win

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill pinpoints 'really positive' aspect of NI squad ahead of campaign

Liverpool and Northern Ireland star Conor Bradley is continuing his return to full fitness. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)

Arne Slot issues 'positive' Conor Bradley fitness update

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