Liverpool F.C. HubLiverpool F.C. defender Conor Bradley is mourning the death of his father, Joe, who has passed away at the age of 58.
The tragic news comes just days after Bradley's breakout performance against Chelsea, in which he scored and laid on two assists in a 4-1 win at Anfield.
What happened?
Conor Bradley's father had been battling an illness for some time before his death.
Reaction from the club
A statement from Liverpool F.C. read: "Liverpool F.C. is deeply saddened by the death of Conor Bradley's father, Joe, today. The thoughts of everybody at the club are with Conor and all of the Bradley family at this very difficult and sad time."
Support from fans
Anfield Edition, a fan group, sent their condolences to the young full-back, writing: "Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Conor. At least Conor Bradley’s dad got to see him on the main stage, scoring at Anfield in a Premier League game."
| Date | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Recent | Liverpool F.C. vs Chelsea | 4-1 |
The 20-year-old will likely need some time off to mourn his father's death. Liverpool F.C. are scheduled to face Arsenal on Sunday, but will undoubtedly respect their player's wishes as to whether he wants to play in the fixture.
