Overview
- Liverpool expect Leoni to rejoin full first‑team training in the week commencing 12 October 2026, a timeline reported by multiple outlets and confirmed by coach Andoni Iraola.
- The 19‑year‑old has spent about a year out after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament on his debut and completed the bulk of his rehabilitation at Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre.
- Iraola and the club plan a cautious, staged reintegration that will use under‑21 fixtures to rebuild match sharpness rather than rushing Leoni into senior matches.
- Leoni’s return strengthens a younger defensive group already refreshed by signings such as Jeremy Jacquet and the loan of Ronald Araujo, but he will need to reclaim form to secure regular minutes.
- Juventus and Inter are actively monitoring Leoni and have explored loan approaches, meaning Liverpool may face transfer interest if the player cannot find consistent playing time.