Giovanni Leoni
LIV
Italy
Right
Dec 21, 2006
19
6'5"
168 lb
CB
RB
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LiverpoolStarting rehabilitation
Leoni (knee) told reporters he has started to train. "Now the hardest part is over. I'm doing rehab, I'm in the swimming pool, the gym. For a footballer, an injury like this can be the most difficult moment of his career but now I just want to train my head to come back stronger than before."
Analysis: Leoni has already been deemed to miss the season due to a torn ACL, but is seeing some progress in his recovery, as the defender is starting his rehabilitation. This is still positive, as he is building strength in the early stages of recovery. HE will turn his focus to the next season as he hopes to shape out a spot with the team, not appearing in his first season due to injury.
Year out confirmed
Leoni (knee) is expected o miss a full year due to the ACL injury he suffered against Southampton, according to manager Arne Slot."He is not in a good place because he tore his ACL which means he will be out around a year."
Analysis: Leoni was already ruled out for the season, and it now appears he will miss the start of the 2026/27 campaign as well. The defender was making his debut with Liverpool when he suffered the injury. Leoni is still young and has time to recover, but it's a blow for both Liverpool and Italy, as Leoni progressed quickly in the last season.
Suffers torn ACL
Leoni has suffered a torn ACL and is out for the remainder of the season, according to Sky Sports.
Analysis: Leoni was figured to have suffered a major injury after he was stretchered off the field Tuesday and has received some of the worst news possible, as the defender is done for the season due to a torn ACL. This is a rough turn for the young defender after just signing with the club, not even featuring in league play before the injury. He will now be set for a long spell of recovery, likely not to see the field again until next campaign.
Set for further assessment
Leoni (undisclosed) is set for further assessment on his injury to decide the issue following his early exit against Southampton on Tuesday, according to manager Arne Slot. "Of course, he is down because for him it didn't feel good immediately, but this is something now we have to assess. Normally, these things don't happen in five to 10 minutes, and you have to wait for tomorrow to see how he comes in and then maybe do an MRI scan to know more about how serious it is."
Analysis: Leoni is set for some further testing on his injury after he was stretchered off the field during Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Southampton. This will be something to watch for the young defender, as he could be set for a period of time on the sidelines. However, if he were to miss time, this would be a minor loss, as he has yet to see the field this season and is serving in a depth role.
Stretchered off
Leoni was stretchered off during Tuesday's clash with Southampton.
Analysis: Leoni made his debut in the Carabao Cup, and had to be stretchered off in the end. It's an awful end to an excellent debut performance. The hope will be that it's not a serious issue for the promising center-back. He is the fourth-choice, and shouldn't impact the starting XI while recovering currently.
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