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Liverpool’s Giovanni Leoni Suffers ACL Tear, Ruled Out for a Year

The setback leaves Liverpool with only three senior centre-backs — Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Joe Gomez — until the January window.

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Third Round - Liverpool v Southampton - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - September 23, 2025 Liverpool's Giovanni Leoni reacts as he is stretchered off after sustaining an injury as manager Arne Slot looks on REUTERS/Phil Noble
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Overview

  • Leoni, 18, tore his left ACL on his debut in the Carabao Cup win over Southampton and was stretchered off around the 81st minute.
  • Manager Arne Slot confirmed the year-long absence on Friday, a major blow soon after the defender’s £26m move from Parma.
  • Liverpool now have only van Dijk, Konaté and Gomez as recognised centre-backs for the coming months.
  • The club is seeking to register Federico Chiesa in the Champions League under UEFA’s rule allowing replacements for players out 60 days or more.
  • A deadline-day move for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi fell through, underscoring Liverpool’s reduced depth at centre-back.