Liverpool: Leoni out with ACL injury, Chiesa to debut in Champions | OneFootball

Bad news for Liverpool: Giovanni Leoni, a defender bought this summer, has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture during his debut against Southampton.

Liverpool, injury for Leoni: cruciate rupture, Chiesa ready to step into Champions

The player wanted to send a message of thanks to all the fans and teammates for the support received in this difficult time.

Leoni: “I will give everything to return as soon as possible”

On Instagram, the former Parma player wrote:

“I want to heartily thank every single person who has shown me support in this difficult time. It was not the debut I had always dreamed of, but I will give my all to return as soon as possible to play in this magical stadium”.

The injury will force the defender into a long stop, with recovery times estimated at least six months, compromising the first part of the season with the English club.

Federico Chiesa ready to take Leoni's place in Champions

However, Liverpool can take advantage of the novelty introduced by UEFA: from this year, players who suffer serious injuries (with a stop exceeding 60 days) can be replaced in the official lists of European competitions.

According to the latest rumors, Federico Chiesa, initially excluded from the Champions list, could thus find space thanks to Leoni's forced forfeit, providing Liverpool with a high-quality offensive option.

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