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Giovanni Leoni injury recovery and transfer status

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Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni is ~~nearing~~ facing a delayed return to ~~full training~~ competitive action following a ~~12-month absence caused by~~ complex recovery from a serious ~~ACL~~ knee injury sustained ~~during his debut against Southampton~~ in September 2025. As While the club initially anticipated his reintegration around October, manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed that his return to group training will likely be postponed until the mid-November international break. The injury, suffered during a Carabao Cup debut against Southampton, involved not only a torn ACL but also other structures within the knee. Due to the complexity of the damage, medical staff have recommended an extremely cautious rehabilitation process at the AXA Training Centre, emphasizing the need for both physical readiness and psychological confidence. Leoni ~~approaches competitive fitness,~~ has been sidelined for approximately 13 months and will continue individual training for several more weeks. Despite interest from Italian clubs Juventus and Inter Milan ~~have reportedly expressed interest in~~ regarding a ~~loan move for the 19-year-old. However,~~ potential January loan, Liverpool has rejected ~~this interest, stating~~ these moves. The club maintains that the ~~former Parma player~~ 19-year-old is a “significant part of their long-term defensive ~~plans.” The club~~ plans” and intends to integrate him into the squad to assist in managing the future of senior defenders such as Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. Alongside recent acquisition Jeremy Jacquet, Leoni is considered central to the team’s future defensive structure.

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