Giovanni Leoni, the young Italian defender, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to everyone who sent messages of support following his severe injury while playing for Liverpool. In his statement, Leoni admitted, “This wasn`t the debut I had always envisioned.”
Although Liverpool has not yet released an official statement, various Italian media sources are confirming that Leoni has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The Corriere dello Sport suggests that his recovery period could extend up to nine months, factoring in the time needed for full rehabilitation and regaining form. However, this type of injury typically requires about six months of recovery time.
Leoni`s Response to the Outpouring of Support
Leoni took to social media to share a message following the unfortunate setback: “I want to express my sincere thanks to each and every person who has shown me support during this challenging time. While this wasn`t the debut I had always dreamed of, I am committed to giving my all to return to playing in this magical stadium as soon as possible. Thank you so much!”
The young defender has received an overwhelming number of supportive messages from various sources, including his former club Parma, who shared a touching message: “Stay strong, Giovanni! We are deeply saddened to hear about your injury. The entire Club and the Gialloblu family wish you a speedy and smooth recovery.”
Reports are emerging that Liverpool may take advantage of new Champions League roster rules to replace Leoni with fellow Italian player Federico Chiesa. This substitution would not have been possible in previous seasons, but current regulations allow for the replacement of players with long-term injuries during the league phase.