If Trent stays, Slot must find a way to give Bradley regular first-team football—whether that's on the right of midfield, with Trent in the middle, or through increased rotation at right-back. Everyone would likely agree that his minutes need to increase.
It’s a great problem to have. If Trent doesn’t stay and we lose a £100m player for nothing, then Bradley could help mitigate that loss and disappointment. There will be bumps in the road, and there have already been a few missteps this year. However, tonight proved beyond doubt that Bradley can handle any test.
I was a bit surprised that Slot seemed taken aback when Bradley got the first assist, suggesting it was an unusual position for him. That kind of run feels like a natural part of his game. He loves roaming in the right half-space and always looks fluid when we’re in possession. While some might view him as a more traditional right-back than Trent—and I understand that perspective—he’s far from conventional when compared to most right-backs. In possession, Bradley finds himself all over the right side of the pitch and more often than not, being highly effective.
It’s a great problem to have. If Trent doesn’t stay and we lose a £100m player for nothing, then Bradley could help mitigate that loss and disappointment. There will be bumps in the road, and there have already been a few missteps this year. However, tonight proved beyond doubt that Bradley can handle any test.
I was a bit surprised that Slot seemed taken aback when Bradley got the first assist, suggesting it was an unusual position for him. That kind of run feels like a natural part of his game. He loves roaming in the right half-space and always looks fluid when we’re in possession. While some might view him as a more traditional right-back than Trent—and I understand that perspective—he’s far from conventional when compared to most right-backs. In possession, Bradley finds himself all over the right side of the pitch and more often than not, being highly effective.
