Liverpool defender fires cheeky Vinicius reference after Bradley’s Real Madrid display…

Liverpool defender makes a playful Vinicius reference following Bradley’s performance against Real Madrid.

The camaraderie in Liverpool’s dressing room was evident after our Champions League triumph over Real Madrid, particularly in the comments on Conor Bradley’s Instagram post.

The Northern Irish right-back, who excelled in our 1–0 victory at Anfield, shared: “Enjoyed that one! Thank you Anfield ❤️” after successfully keeping Vinicius Jr at bay throughout the match.

His impressive defensive display did not go unnoticed.

Among the responses was a comment from fellow right-back Jeremie Frimpong, who is currently out due to injury, cheekily stating: “Talk about locking someone .”

Frimpong’s comment highlights the strong bond among Liverpool’s right-backs.

It was a lighthearted acknowledgment of Bradley’s commanding performance, which clearly illustrates why Arne Slot has placed such faith in him this season.

The Dutch defender’s remark sparked a lively exchange in the comments, with several teammates contributing.

Hugo Ekitike simply said “Thanks”, Ryan Gravenberch remarked “Too good”, Giorgi Mamardashvili commented “❤️”, and Dominik Szoboszlai added “”.

This isn’t the first instance of Frimpong expressing his thoughts publicly during his recovery.

In a recent TikTok update, the £30 million summer acquisition shared how challenging it has been to watch from the sidelines, stating: “As a footballer, it’s not a nice thing to go through… it’s really, really annoying, but it’s life.”

His candidness and recent post reflect the strong camaraderie within Liverpool’s revamped squad, even amidst injury challenges.

Bradley gains Slot’s confidence after impressive performance.

The 22-year-old has been building his confidence under Arne Slot, who remarked before the match: “He played very well in that game [against Real Madrid last season] for 80 minutes… he is progressing, getting fitter and fitter and showcasing the potential he possesses.”

Those words proved to be prophetic on Tuesday night.

Bradley restricted Vinicius to just one shot and 0.03 expected goals, as reported by Opta Analyst.

The Reds achieved their second consecutive victory following a 2–0 win against Aston Villa, signaling a crucial comeback as we pursue Manchester City and Arsenal at the summit.

Instances like this, where an injured teammate cheers from a distance, highlight the strong bond within this team.

With Frimpong and Bradley motivating one another, Liverpool’s right side appears to be in very reliable hands for the foreseeable future.