Football Italia says Giovanni Leoni is not expected to play in either of Liverpool’s next two matches before the international break, citing Andoni Iraola’s latest press conference. The update comes as Liverpool prepare for Tottenham in the EFL Cup third round, the same stage where Leoni suffered his ACL injury last season.
Iraola also said Leoni should be the next senior player to return after Joe Gomez and that the plan is for him to begin training with the first team during the break. The report adds that Leoni remains ahead of Conor Bradley in the recovery timeline, but still needs more time before he is ready for selection.
What remains unconfirmed
- The exact date of Leoni’s return to match action.
- Whether he will be available immediately after the international break.