Federico Chiesa voices classy message of support for Giovanni Leoni after gutting injury blow
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After impressing in his Liverpool debut against Southampton, 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni suffered a concerning knee injury. He was stretchered off with around ten minutes left after landing awkwardly following a challenge, visibly upset. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot described the injury as worrisome and stated that medical assessments, including a possible MRI scan, would determine the seriousness.
An online injury analyst highlighted that Leoni’s knee movement during the incident—characterized by collapsing and pivoting—raises suspicion of an ACL injury. However, limited video footage makes an accurate diagnosis difficult. If scans show only bruising, Leoni might return within a week, but a meniscus injury could sideline him for 3-4 months, and an ACL tear would likely end his season.
The injury is a setback for the young Italian, signed from Parma and regarded as a potential future star. In the match, Leoni was one of Liverpool’s standout performers alongside compatriot Federico Chiesa, displaying impressive passing accuracy (88 out of 91 passes completed), strong tackles, clearances, and interceptions, rarely losing duels against Southampton’s attackers.
Chiesa also expressed hope that Leoni’s injury is not serious, underscoring the positive impact Leoni had on the team's performance despite the disappointment of his injury scare.
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