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Sky reporter explains why Bradley Barcola didn’t train with Liverpool squad on Thursday

Bradley Barcola was a notable absentee from Liverpool team training on Thursday, although fears of an injury to the winger have been played down by a reliable reporter. The 24-year-old has featured in all nine matches the Reds have played…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:49 AM
Sky reporter explains why Bradley Barcola didn’t train with Liverpool squad on Thursday
Key Things to Know
  • Bradley Barcola missed Liverpool team training on Thursday to undergo an individual recovery session.
  • Sky Sports reporter Vinny O'Connor downplayed injury concerns regarding the 24-year-old winger.
  • Victor Munoz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Dominik Szoboszlai were also absent from the training session.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bradley Barcola was absent from Liverpool's team training session on Thursday, but Sky Sports reporter Vinny O'Connor clarified that the winger was participating in an individual recovery session. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has been managing the 24-year-old's workload following a heavy schedule since his £106m move from Paris Saint-Germain, including a substitute appearance in Tuesday's win over Villarreal.

O'Connor noted that Victor Munoz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Dominik Szoboszlai were also absent from squad training, alongside longer-term absentees Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni. Barcola has played in 13 consecutive games for club and country over six-and-a-half weeks, and Liverpool hope he will be available for Sunday's match against Brighton.

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