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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

Giovanni Leoni set for several months out as Liverpool defender suspects serious knee injury

Giovanni Leoni has suffered a suspected torn anterior cruciate ligament and will struggle to feature again this season in a heartbreaking injury blow for Liverpool.

The 18-year-old Italian defender made his Reds debut in their 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Southampton on Tuesday, vastly impressing in the process before hitting the deck in sickening fashion with 10 minutes to play.

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