Conor Bradley, a lifelong Liverpool supporter, reveals why his childhood idol never played for the Reds.

As a child, Conor Bradley was an ardent Liverpool supporter who adored Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez. However, he claims that Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale was his role model.

Conor Bradley grew up a devoted Liverpool supporter, owning shirts of Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez, but his idol was Gareth Bale.

Bradley thought Bale was one of the greatest wingers in the world while he was playing for Real Madrid and Wales.

Bradley, 20, played winger for Liverpool before switching to right-back for their Under-18 team. Bradley claims that Bale was his role model. Bradley scored his first goal for Northern Ireland midweek, from the right

Bradley, 20, played winger for Liverpool before switching to right-back for their Under-18 team. Bradley claims that Bale was his role model. Bradley’s first Northern Ireland goal came midweek, from right midfield, when they defeated Scotland to further enthusiastic applause.

Bradley remarked, “Gareth Bale was my football idol growing up.” I spent a lot of time watching him. Despite Wales’ modest size, he was their finest player for a considerable amount of time before making the big transfer to Real Madrid.

“He was someone I looked up to because he was one of the finest in the world, and I was a winger too when I was younger.

“I just thought it was great to watch him play football. I thought he was a fantastic football player, and some of his plays were really amazing.

Growing up, Bradley’s hero was Gareth Bale.

Bradley can play anywhere on that wing for Liverpool, even though it is expected that he will start there against Brighton on Sunday at Anfield. Throughout the Carabao Cup Final, he played defence, midfield and attack as Jurgen Klopp was forced to make numerous line changes.

Bradley believes they are versatile enough to play together and is calm about what will happen when Trent Alexander-Arnold returns from injury. In a way, I consider it a blessing since Trent can teach me a lot.

“He and I went through the academy on similar paths, so there are a lot of things I can learn from him, like how hard he works, how he plays football, and how he conducts himself every day.”He remarked, “I think Trent could play pretty much anywhere; he’s an unbelievable football player.”

“I earned my first international goal on Tuesday while playing right wing for Northern Ireland, so I consider myself to be rather adaptable. Of sure, there is a chance, but in the end, the manager has the last say.

After years of hard work, Bradley claims he finally felt like he could succeed at Anfield when he scored his first goal for the Reds and added two assists in the 4-1 victory over Chelsea at the end of January.

“It’s undoubtedly challenging to join one of the world’s top teams and attempt to establish your worth to play each week,” he remarked.

“I think that was the game that made me realise that I could handle this.” That was a pivotal moment for me because it made me recognise that I could actually accomplish this. I vaguely recall asking my pals, “What’s just happened?” when we were at my flat before the game. It was really insane. I believe that everything simply became normal around it; I felt as though I was in the correct place and that was usual for me.

Bradley notes that having young guys in the locker room, such as Jarell Quansah, who they have known since they were 12, is beneficial. He claimed that it makes the adjustment to the first team easier.

It’s good to have a few of young people to bed you when you walk into a dressing room full of males you haven’t spoken to much. Curtis Jones, for example, is skilled at lulling you into the changing room.

“And then there are others who have travelled the entire academic path alongside you. Jarell moved to Liverpool when I was twelve, and we have been together ever since. The fact that we now play together for Liverpool makes this really special.