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Giovanni Leoni nearing return but ruled out for Liverpool's next matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:25 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Giovanni Leoni nearing return but ruled out for Liverpool's next matches

Summary

Giovanni Leoni is close to returning from a long-term injury but will not play in Liverpool's upcoming matches against Tottenham. Manager Andoni Iraola confirmed Leoni aims to begin training with the first team during the September-October international break. Leoni suffered a severe knee injury last September that sidelined him for almost a year. While Leoni's recovery has taken longer than initially expected, Iraola mentioned he is making progress. The team is looking forward to his reintegration into training soon.

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Status Watch

•Leoni suffered an ACL injury in September 2025.
•Manager Iraola confirms Leoni will miss Liverpool's next two games.
•Leoni is expected to start training during the international break.
•Liverpool remains hopeful for Leoni's return to match fitness soon.
•Leoni joined Liverpool from Parma for €35m plus bonuses.

Latest Updates

2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Latest Leoni injury update ahead of Liverpool vs. Tottenham clash

What they're saying

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Giovanni Leoni is closing in on a return to action after a long-term injury lay-off, but the latest updates from Andoni Iraola confirm that he is not expected to feature in either of Liverpool’s nex...
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