Giovanni Leoni gives update on injury as he sees 'light at end of tunnel'

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesGiovanni LeoniGiovanni Leoni has provided an update on his ACL injury as the Liverpool defender admits he can finally see the "light at the end of the tunnel" in his recoveryGiovanni Leoni has provided an update on his recovery from an ACL injuryGiovanni Leoni has offered an encouraging update on his injury recovery, with the Liverpool defender admitting he can finally see the "light at the end of the tunnel" after a frustrating spell on the sidelines.Leoni missed almost the entirety of the 2025-26 season after joining Liverpool from Parma last summer. However, the defender has recently appeared in footage from Liverpool’s training ground, offering an encouraging sign that his rehabilitation is progressing as planned.Leoni says he has now reached a significant stage in his rehabilitation, with the Liverpool defender admitting he can finally “see the light at the end of the tunnel.”During Liverpool’s recent pre-season tour of the United States, Leoni continued his rehabilitation program with running sessions and ball work as he stepped up his recovery.The moments he once imagined during the toughest stages of his rehabilitation are now becoming realistic targets, with the defender edging closer to a return to competitive action.Leoni has been out of action since rupturing his ACL against Southampton(Image: Getty Images)“Now I feel really good,” Leoni said in an interview with the club's website.

But I feel really good, in the last weeks, I felt really good on the pitch.“The knee is looking good and I'm feeling the knee really good, so I can’t wait to be back with the team as soon as possible and then come back to play games in front of the fans."Now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I’m not with the team, but I think in a short time now I can be back with the team.

Then we will see how the knee will respond and how I will feel to be back playing games.”Leoni’s Liverpool debut came under Arne Slot, but his second appearance for the Reds is set to come with Andoni Iraola at the helm. I can’t wait to play under him."Leoni’s Liverpool career took a dramatic turn after his debut last September, but the 19-year-old remains focused on making up for lost time as he works toward a return.