Liverpool’s Giovanni Leoni controls the ball under pressure from Southampton’s Leo Cienza. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni has injured his anterior cruciate ligament and will miss the remainder of the season.
He suffered a blow in the English League Cup match against Southampton earlier this season. The 18-year-old was handed his Liverpool debut against Saints, but Leoni was outstanding during the game before his injury.
The Italian is currently regarded as one of the best young defenders in Italian football and this injury will be a devastating blow to him. Liverpool are also short on last-line options due to injuries.
However, Italian surgeon Vincenzo Costa has revealed that the 18-year-old defender has nothing to worry about and will return to his best form following the injury. Coach Costa explained that he has top-level surgical techniques to help Leoni’s rehabilitation and return to play.
He also suggested that the defender could return to the game stronger than before.
Doctor explains Giovanni Leoni’s injury
The player told Calciomercato: “It’s a cliché (the fear that Leoni won’t perform at his best). Leoni will definitely return to his best condition. He has top-level surgical techniques. Various staff members “We are monitoring the various stages of rehabilitation and return to sport. As I said, the players are much more alert, well-informed and accurate. From a biomechanical point of view, there is nothing that will hinder the performance of the knee after the surgery.” At 100%. Therefore, Leoni will definitely be able to come back stronger than before. ”
Leoni is highly rated at the club.
Liverpool fans will no doubt be delighted by Costa’s comments. They will be hoping that the 18-year-old can return to action quickly and perform at a high level in the future. He is expected to develop into one of the best defenders in the world, and the player will be desperate to fulfill his potential.
He showed his qualities at Parma before moving to Liverpool, with the Italian impressing against elite attackers who have reached the top of their game. There is no doubt that he will only improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into an asset for the club in the long term. He is expected to return next season and hopes to establish himself as a key player for the club.