Liverpool hit with injury blow to new signing during Southampton clash

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Liverpool summer signing Giovanni Leoni was stretchered off the pitch after suffering a painful injury in the League Cup clash against Southampton.

In a frustrating first half for Arne Slot's side, the £26million summer signing from Parma was a bright light for Liverpool, putting in a mature and commanding performance in the back four.

He was replaced by fellow summer signing Milos Kerkez.

It's was a sad end for the new Liverpool man, who was impressive against Will Still's side.

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