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Giovanni Leoni Injured on Liverpool Debut; MRI Awaited

9/24/2025

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Giovanni Leoni, 18, injured on his Liverpool debut against Southampton.
He left the field on a stretcher after the 81st-minute landing.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said such injuries are often serious and require MRI.
Analysts flagged a possible ACL injury that could sideline him; bruising might allow quicker return.
Liverpool won 2-1 and will face Crystal Palace next.

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Giovanni Leoni, 18, injured on his Liverpool debut against Southampton.
He left the field on a stretcher after the 81st-minute landing.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said such injuries are often serious and require MRI.
Analysts flagged a possible ACL injury that could sideline him; bruising might allow quicker return.
Liverpool won 2-1 and will face Crystal Palace next.