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Liverpool boost as Conor Bradley steps up recovery after 10 months out injured – but fans must wait longer for Hugo Ekitike comeback

LEWIS STEELE: Boss Andoni Iraola offered a rare update on the Northern Irishman and his fellow stricken team-mate Hugo Ekitike, saying that both are on the comeback trail.

By LEWIS STEELE · Daily Mail

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Conor Bradley is nearing a return to partial training after missing 10 months due to injury.
Hugo Ekitike is also progressing well in his recovery but remains further behind Bradley in the schedule.
Young defender Giovanni Leoni has experienced a one-month delay in his rehabilitation from a severe knee injury.

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Liverpool full back Conor Bradley is close to resuming partial team training after being sidelined by injury for 10 months. Manager Andoni Iraola confirmed that while Bradley is making significant progress, teammate Hugo Ekitike is slightly further behind in his scheduled recovery plan.

Meanwhile, defender Giovanni Leoni faces an additional month of recovery following delays after a severe 13-month knee injury layoff. In addition, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, and Alexander Isak are doubts ahead of Liverpool's upcoming weekend match against Brentford.

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