Liverpool plans careful return for injured defender Giovanni Leoni
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Liverpool is managing the recovery of defender Giovanni Leoni from a serious knee injury he sustained during his debut. Leoni, who was injured in a Carabao Cup match against Southampton, is now nearing a return to team training after a year on the sidelines. The club aims to reintroduce him gradually to avoid future injuries, especially since other defenders like Jeremy Jacquet and Virgil van Dijk are performing well. The 19-year-old Leoni showed promise before his injury, and Liverpool's cautious approach could ensure he contributes as the season progresses.
- •Giovanni Leoni injured his knee during his debut match last season.
- •Liverpool plans a gradual return to training for Leoni.
- •The defender is recovering after approximately 51 weeks sidelined.
- •Jeremy Jacquet and Virgil van Dijk are currently in good form.
- •Cautious management of Leoni aims to prevent further injuries.
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"Liverpool have been rather unlucky with injuries as a club over the last 18 months. Since the start of the 2025/26 season, several of the Reds’ first team have suffered serious injuries that have si...
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