Liverpool star speaks out after being sidelined until the end of the year

Giovanni Leoni has officially addressed the situation following a severe injury in his first match for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.

Giovanni Leoni, Liverpool’s young Italian newcomer, was stretchered off during his debut for the club in the Carabao Cup. The defender now faces the possibility of being out until the end of 2025 due to a serious knee injury, likely an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.

Despite the disappointment, Leoni remained resilient and expressed his gratitude to Liverpool fans via his personal Instagram. He wrote: “I want to sincerely thank everyone who has supported me during this tough time. This is not the debut I dreamed of, but I will give my all to come back and play at this amazing stadium as soon as possible. Thank you so much.”

Leoni’s determined message received thousands of responses and shares from Liverpool supporters. Many expressed regret over such a promising talent getting injured so early and sent their wishes for a speedy recovery and return to the pitch.

Leoni, 18, joined Liverpool from Parma during the summer transfer window and was given a starting role alongside Joe Gomez in the Carabao Cup third round match against Southampton. His confident and solid performance lasted until the 81st minute when he was injured after a collision near the sideline. Leoni landed awkwardly and immediately clutched his knee in pain, forcing the medical team to come on and carry him off on a stretcher.

Although Liverpool has not released an official statement, multiple sources suggest Leoni has torn his ACL. If confirmed, the Italian defender will require surgery and at least six months of rehabilitation. This means Leoni is unlikely to return before March 2026 in the best-case scenario. This is a major blow for the young player who was expected to develop strongly at Anfield.

Coach Arne Slot is expected to provide an update during the press conference ahead of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures. With Liverpool’s defense needing youthful and talented reinforcements, Leoni’s injury is clearly a major setback for their long-term plans.

Without Leoni, Liverpool will travel to Crystal Palace this weekend missing the young center-back. Additionally, the team will be without Hugo Ekitike, who is suspended for one match following a red card in the game against Southampton.

From the joy of victory and a promising debut, Liverpool has now received bad news about one of their most exciting new signings. The entire club and fans can only hope for a miracle for Giovanni Leoni to come back stronger wearing the red of Anfield.