Conor Bradley Named Northern Ireland Captain

Conor Bradley, recently named captain of Northern Ireland, hopes his international success will earn him more playing time at Liverpool, where he has made one start under manager Arne Slot. Meanwhile, Slot has praised Luka Modric in his dream UEFA Champions League XI, showcasing the legendary midfielder's remarkable career at Real Madrid. Liverpool currently leads the Premier League, thanks in large part to Slot's tactical adaptations, including repurposing Ryan Gravenberch as a key midfielder, earning the praise of former player Rafael van der Vaart. In contrast, Tottenham is reportedly interested in signing rising star Samuele Ricci from Torino to strengthen their midfield amid competition from top clubs like Manchester City and AC Milan. The club's former director of football, Fabio Paratici, is believed to be keen on Ricci, highlighting the player's potential to address Tottenham's needs. With the Premier League season progressing, both Liverpool and Tottenham are navigating their respective challenges and ambitions.