Liverpool Football Club has confirmed that Conor Bradley will miss the remainder of the season due to a significant knee injury sustained during their recent Premier League match against Arsenal. The right-back suffered the injury in the latter stages of Thursday's goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium.

The club announced on Saturday that Bradley will undergo surgery to repair damage to both bone and ligaments in his left knee. While it is not an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, the damage is significant enough to sideline him for the rest of the campaign. The surgery is scheduled for next week, and the club has not yet provided a specific timeline for his return.

Bradley's injury occurred late in the game against Arsenal, after a controversial incident involving Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli. Martinelli appeared to show a lack of concern for Bradley's injury, prompting criticism from some observers, including Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane, who called Martinelli's actions "an absolute disgrace". Martinelli has since apologized to Bradley via Instagram, stating that he didn't realize the severity of the injury in the heat of the moment and had no intention of causing harm. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta also defended Martinelli, describing him as "an incredibly lovely guy" who would not intentionally hurt another player.

The injury is a significant blow for both Liverpool and Northern Ireland. Bradley has been a valuable member of the Liverpool squad, making a number of appearances this season. He will now miss Liverpool's remaining matches as they compete for the Premier League title and other trophies. Furthermore, Bradley will be unavailable for Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final clash with Italy in March.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot had initially expressed concern about the severity of Bradley's injury immediately following the Arsenal match. Bradley was seen leaving the Emirates Stadium on crutches with his left knee in a brace.

The absence of Bradley adds to Liverpool's defensive challenges, as they already have several other players sidelined with injuries. The club will need to rely on other members of their squad to fill the void at right-back.

Everyone at Liverpool FC wishes Conor Bradley a successful surgery and a swift recovery.