Bradley is preparing for his second season with Liverpool after progressing through the club’s youth system. The 21-year-old has noticeably enhanced his physical presence, a change evident from his performances in all three of Liverpool’s pre-season friendlies. Gary McAllister has expressed his admiration for Bradley’s development.
On The Official Liverpool FC Podcast, McAllister remarked, “We spoke to him during training, and he visibly looks transformed. He’s still advancing forward, but he’s filled out, looking strong and fast.”
During Liverpool’s pre-season tour in the United States, Bradley discussed his physical progress, saying, “Naturally, you get bigger with age, but I also focus on it. In the off-season, I dedicated a lot of time to the gym while ensuring I recovered properly. I feel bigger, stronger, and fitter.”
Bradley emphasized his main goal for the pre-season is to stay injury-free. He noted, “I want to ensure I’m as fit as possible and avoid injuries, especially since last year I had only two weeks of pre-season before facing an injury. My primary focus is to remain injury-free, stay fit, and be ready for the season.”
While Bradley featured in all three pre-season matches under Arne Slot, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s impending return may limit Bradley’s chances of starting in Liverpool’s Premier League opener against Ipswich Town on August 18.
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