Liverpool already found themselves light on centre backs heading into the season but their defensive concerns have only been exacerbated by Giovanni Leoni’s recent injury.
The 18-year-old, who signed from Parma for £26 million ($34.7 million) over the summer, suffered a suspected ACL injury in Liverpool’s recent Carabao Cup third round victory over Southampton, likely ruling him out for the majority of the 2025–26 campaign.
