Overview
- Leoni tore his ACL on his Sept. 23 Carabao Cup debut against Southampton, ruling him out for the rest of the season.
- Following October surgery, he is progressing through rehabilitation and is not expected to feature again until next season.
- He described experiencing the strongest pain of his life and says he is taking a day-by-day approach with mental training.
- Virgil van Dijk called to offer guidance, he used the same surgeon as the Liverpool captain, and Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso also reached out.
- Signed from Parma in August for about £26 million, Leoni’s absence has, according to Arne Slot, had a significant impact on Liverpool’s defensive options.