Giovanni Leoni Sends Update After Devastating ACL Injury
Liverpool’s teenage defender Giovanni Leoni has suffered a cruel setback just days after making his first-team debut.
The 18-year-old picked up a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during the Reds’ Carabao Cup clash with Southampton on September 23, 2025. The incident occurred in the 81st minute, forcing him to leave the pitch on a stretcher.
Subsequent scans revealed the full extent of the damage, with manager Arne Slot confirming that the youngster faces around 12 months on the sidelines.
Despite the tough blow, Leoni has remained positive. Taking to social media, he reassured fans with a short but determined message:
> “Surgery done. Thanks everyone for the messages. I’ll be back soon.”
The setback means Liverpool will have to wait to see more of their highly-rated prospect, but Leoni’s resilience has given supporters hope that he’ll return stronger than ever.
