At the age of 18, Giovanni Leoni signed a £26 million deal from Parma in the final days of the summer transfer window.

The teenager made an impressive debut against Southampton. However, the nightmare came in the 81st minute when Leoni was stretchered off in agony.

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Leoni suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament - Photo: SunSport

Initial scan results determined that the young Italian talent had a torn anterior cruciate ligament - the most serious injury in sports , especially football.

Leoni risks missing the rest of the season and faces a long and difficult road to recovery.

Leoni's recent injury has left coach Arne Slot with a problem with squad depth in the central defender position.

Apart from Liverpool captain Van Dijk, both Konate and Joe Gomez have been frequently injured in the past few years.

In another development, with Leoni out long-term, striker Federico Chiesa could be added to the Champions League squad.

Previously, the Italian striker was removed from the squad, but according to new UEFA rules, he has the opportunity to participate when another teammate suffers a serious injury.

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