Liverpool given ACL injury warning as club wait for scans on the injury of new signing
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Liverpool Given ACL Injury Scare Over New Signing Giovanni Leoni
Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni suffered a knee injury during the Carabao Cup match against Southampton that has raised fears of a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, potentially sidelining him long term.
Leoni, who made an impressive debut, was stretchered off after landing awkwardly following a challenge late in the game. Initial assessments from Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot, indicated concern with the player's knee being unstable immediately after the incident. Slot noted that a definitive diagnosis would require an MRI scan to determine the extent of the injury.
According to Liverpool fan sources and injury analysts, the footage of Leoni's injury showed his knee "collapsing in and pivoting," which is suspicious for an ACL tear. However, due to extremely limited video evidence, the precise nature of the injury remains unclear at this stage.
If scans reveal only bruising, Leoni could potentially return within a week. However, more severe damage such as a meniscus injury might keep him out for 3-4 months, while an ACL injury would likely end his season prematurely.
This injury is particularly unfortunate for the young Italian defender, who was signed from Parma during the summer and had quickly become one of Liverpool’s standout players. In the match against Southampton, he demonstrated high levels of accurate passing, strong tackles, clearances, and interceptions, making a significant positive impact before his injury.
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