Alan Shearer singles out "superb" Liverpool star labelled "exceptional" by Jurgen Klopp

Alan Shearer has hailed Liverpool starlet Conor Bradley and his "brilliant" performances as the youngster steps into Trent Alexander-Arnold's shoes.

The 20-year-old joined the club from Dunnagon Swifts in 2019 and was handed a role in the Reds’ academy. Bradley started to break into the first team during 2021/22

Bradley enjoyed a standout loan spell with Bolton Wanderers in League One last term.

The defender is now set for an extended stint in Jurgen Klopp's team following the injury suffered by Alexander-Arnold.

Bradley shone in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg victory against Fulham at Anfield.

Bradley’s showing left Alan Shearer hugely impressed.

Shearer

"Big mention, you know, for the young boy, he came on at Arsenal at the weekend, Conor Bradley, right-back. And then he got his start against Fulham."

“He was brilliant, he was fantastic both offensively and defensively. For someone so young to come in, I just thought he looked absolutely superb.”

Shearer is not the only one to praise Bradley ahead of a potential Premier League debut

Klopp

"Exceptional, what a boy, what fantastic character and the potential,”

“He is in the right team, everyone loves him and respects him and wants him to succeed."

Bradley himself has also spoken out on his recent opportunities in the Liverpool first team.

Bradley said:

"Trent's obviously the best right-back in the world at the moment, probably the best player in the world at the moment with the way he’s playing.

"He’s a big miss but I just tried to do everything I could to fill in for him and thankfully we got the win."

Bradley will be aiming to earn another opportunity in the future as he aims for a Premier League debut.