Liverpool defender Conor Bradley insists he's "ready to go again" as he continues his comeback from injury. The Northern Ireland star returned to action in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Anfield.

Bradley ramped up his recovery from a hamstring injury in Wednesday night's Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, playing an hour in the 1-0 loss to Ange Postecoglou's side after being named in Arne Slot's starting XI.

That was his first start in six weeks, and now the 21-year-old is hungry for more as he looks to nail down more regular game time with the Reds.

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"I think there always is [some rustiness] when you've been out for a couple of weeks. I felt like I was just growing and growing into the game," he told Liverpoolfc.com.

"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."

Lucas Bergvall's 86th-minute goal earned Spurs a 1-0 win on Wednesday, leaving the semi-final tie delicately poised ahead of the second leg in four weeks' time.

Bradley insists it is still all to play for despite their loss at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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He said: "I think just be a bit tidier with the ball. 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."

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