Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni is set to be sidelined for several months after suffering a serious injury on his club debut.
British media reported Leoni had suffered a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury during Tuesday’s 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Southampton.
He had impressed in his first game for the club, but in the 81st minute, the defender landed awkwardly after a challenge on the touchline and was taken off the pitch on a stretcher.
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“It wasn’t the debut I had always dreamed of, but I will give everything to be back playing in this magical stadium as soon as possible,” Leoni wrote in a statement on social media thanking fans for their support.
ACL injuries typically rule players out for six to nine months.
The 18-year-old Italian joined Liverpool from Parma in the close season in a deal worth 26 million pounds ($34.94 million).
Published on Sep 25, 2025
