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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Arthur Ferridge

Giovanni Leoni injury latest after Liverpool defender stretchered off on full debut

Giovanni Leoni was injured in the second-half as Liverpool hosted Southampton in the Carabao Cup - (Getty Images)

Liverpool centre-back Giovanni Leoni is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win over Southampton.

The 18-year-old Italian was signed from Parma in the summer transfer window and made his full debut as Liverpool beat the Saints 2-1 in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

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