Liverpool and Arsenal played out a tense 0-0 draw on Sunday night, but the Premier League clash at the Emirates was overshadowed by a late injury scare involving Reds right-back Conor Bradley.
The flashpoint came deep into stoppage time when Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli collided with Bradley near the touchline. The Liverpool defender went down in visible pain, prompting immediate concern from players of both sides and the medical staff. The match eventually ended goalless, but attention quickly shifted to Bradley’s condition.
Following the incident, Martinelli faced criticism on social media for his reaction in the moment. However, the Brazilian forward has now released an official statement, expressing his regret and clarifying the situation. Martinelli revealed that he had already spoken to Bradley privately to apologise.
“Conor and I’ve messaged. I’ve already apologised to him. I really didn’t understand he was seriously injured in the heat of the moment,” Martinelli said. “I want to say I’m deeply sorry for reacting. Sending Conor all my very best again for a quick recovery.”
Liverpool manager Arne Slot provided an update after the match, admitting that the club “fear the worst” regarding Bradley’s injury. While no official diagnosis has yet been confirmed, early signs suggest the issue could be serious, potentially ruling the young defender out for a significant period.
