Conor Bradley looks set to miss a hefty chunk of the games in the coming weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Champions League game against Real Madrid

BBC Sport NI looks at Liverpool and Northern Ireland defender Conor Bradley's back story through the coaches who helped him along the way.

Liverpool’s victory over Real Madrid came at a cost as Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate hobbled off the pitch, with a mixed update on their condition made public. The Reds’ 2-0 victory over the reigning European champions was soured by concerns over two defenders, and reports late on Thursday offered a timely update.

The very latest on the Liverpool injury and availability situation before the huge Premier League match against Manchester City at Anfield

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury ahead of his side’s crucial clash against Manchester City on Sunday. The centre-back had been excellent in a commanding 2-0 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday but appeared to suffer a knee issue right at the end of the match.

LIVERPOOL HEAD COACH Arne Slot has been dealt a blow ahead of Sunday’s visit of Manchester City after centre-back Ibrahima Konate was ruled out with a knee injury. It’s understood the club do not have a timescale for his expected recovery but the defender took to social media to express his disappointment after sustaining the problem late in the Champions League victory over Real Madrid.

Liverpool have reportedly received a massive update on Ibrahima Konate. It certainly isn't good news. Liverpool may have beaten Real Madrid on Wednesday but they didn't escape unscathed. Both Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate left the pitch with injuries when all was said and done.