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Liverpool's Leoni faces months out with debut injury

Liverpool's Leoni faces months out with debut injury

Summary

Liverpool's new player, Giovanni Leoni, injured his knee during his first match for the team and might be unable to play for several months. Leoni, who joined from Parma for £26 million, hurt his anterior cruciate ligament, which is a serious injury affecting the knee.

Key Facts

  • Giovanni Leoni is a Liverpool defender who just joined the team.
  • Leoni got injured during his debut in the Carabao Cup against Southampton.
  • The injury is suspected to be to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
  • Leoni's injury might keep him out for most of the season.
  • He previously played for Parma and joined Liverpool for £26 million plus extra payments.
  • Liverpool coach Arne Slot stated that Leoni felt something was wrong immediately.
  • Leoni's injury limits Liverpool's defenders to Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, and Joe Gomez.
  • Liverpool can choose a new player to replace Leoni in their Champions League lineup.
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