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3 Players that can take the next step in 2023-24

By Joseph Copeland

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Stefan Bajcetic of Liverpool and Rodrygo of Real Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Anfield on February 21, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Stefan Bajcetic of Liverpool and Rodrygo of Real Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Anfield on February 21, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) /
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CONOR BRADLEY:

Calvin Ramsay was purchased from Aberdeen last year with the intent he would become an understudy to Trent Alexander-Arnold. Unfortunately, he was hit with the injury bug early and it never left the young Scot.

With Ramsay now having agreed to a loan move to Preston for the coming season, there appears to be a hole behind TAA. Insert the young Northern Irishman, Conor Bradley.

Bradley is coming off of a scintillating season with Bolton in the English League 1. Bradley made 51 appearances scoring 7 goals and setting up a further 6. Those are very good numbers for any fullback, let alone a youngster in the slog of League 1 football.

BOLTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 11: Conor Bradley of Bolton Wanderers during the Sky Bet League One between Bolton Wanderers and Ipswich Town at University of Bolton Stadium on March 11, 2023 in Bolton, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
BOLTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 11: Conor Bradley of Bolton Wanderers during the Sky Bet League One between Bolton Wanderers and Ipswich Town at University of Bolton Stadium on March 11, 2023 in Bolton, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

Liverpool have not been particularly linked with a new right back, which should mean Bradley will have at least the full pre-season to prove he should be kept around for the long haul. If Klopp wants Alexander-Arnold to continue his hybrid role, Bradley could be the perfect complement to come on late in matches or start in the domestic cups.

The 19 year old has lots of potential, but it has not been tested at the highest level. The jump from League 1 to the Premier League is enormous, but just being around the first team would have countless positive effects on Bradley and his ability to take the next step.

Let’s see if he can take the opportunity and run with it.