ReactionConor Bradley on defeat at Tottenham, second-leg motivation and return from injury
Conor Bradley believes a sharper performance and the power of Anfield can see Liverpool overturn Tottenham Hotspur's advantage in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Lucas Bergvall's 86th-minute goal on Wednesday night settled the first leg at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 1-0 favour of the hosts.
Bradley knows where he and his teammates can be better when the sides meet for the return fixture in L4 on Thursday February 6.
"I think just be a bit tidier with the ball," the full-back told Liverpoolfc.com post-match. "I think out of possession we were good tonight, we defended well for most parts and we were aggressive in the press.
"But I think [being] better on the ball and obviously try to create more chances and things like that.
"But I'm sure we'll look back on it and I think the next, second leg is not for another month or so, so we'll make sure we're ready for the next game on Saturday."
He continued: "With the result last time we were here, they were probably deflated from it and they wanted to show something from it.
"They're always going to show up with a bit more fight and things like that, and it felt like we matched it, especially in the first half.
"As I said, we probably could have been a bit better on the ball at times but I thought we were aggressive and we matched their physicality. So, bring on the second leg.
"Obviously Anfield is our home and we love playing there. Obviously having the fans with us, we can't wait to get back there and it'll be a good second leg.
"As you've said, we've overcome worse than a 1-0, so we're looking forward to it."
Bradley was handed a starting berth by Arne Slot in the capital – his first in six weeks after recovering from injury.
He played an hour of the contest with Ange Postecoglou's men, having made his comeback with an appearance off the bench against Manchester United last weekend.
"I think there always is [some rustiness] when you've been out for a couple of weeks," the No.84 assessed of his own display. "I felt like I was just growing and growing into the game.
"Obviously we're just managing my minutes, coming off at 60, and I'm ready to go again on Saturday.
"You've just always got to be ready for a chance. Whenever you're called upon, just be ready to come in and give your all for the team and just try to help the team win in any way you can. That's what I always try to do and just be ready."
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