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Crystal Palace News / Rousing the Kop / November 8
Liverpool handed injury scare during first half of Crystal Palace clash

Liverpool handed injury scare during first half of Crystal Palace clash

Liverpool could do without any further issues in their back line until the New Year as they wait on Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni to return. The Reds have not been especially good defensively this term, particularly in the Champions League, where they continue to ship goals at a fairly alarming rate.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / November 3
One thing Italy boss Roberto Mancini did recently shows exactly what he thinks of Giovanni Leoni

One thing Italy boss Roberto Mancini did recently shows exactly what he thinks of Giovanni Leoni

Giovanni Leoni appears to be firmly in the mind of Italy head coach Roberto Mancini, judging by one recent report from his homeland. The Liverpool defender

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 16
The strategic partnerships Julian Ward is working on to help Liverpool in the transfer market

The strategic partnerships Julian Ward is working on to help Liverpool in the transfer market

Liverpool’s new sporting director Julian Ward is reportedly working on strategic partnerships with clubs around Europe to help them in the transfer market.

Liverpool FC News / Rousing the Kop / October 16
Giovanni Leoni’s new injury setback may accelerate Liverpool plan which fans will love

Giovanni Leoni’s new injury setback may accelerate Liverpool plan which fans will love

Liverpool fans hoping to see Giovanni Leoni in the coming weeks will have been disappointed and frustrated to learn that the Italian’s return has now been pushed back.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / October 15
‘The plan now is…’ – Andoni Iraola issues Giovanni Leoni injury update as 13-month wait goes on

‘The plan now is…’ – Andoni Iraola issues Giovanni Leoni injury update as 13-month wait goes on

Andoni Iraola has admitted that it’s taking longer than he expected for Giovanni Leoni to return from his ACL injury. The Italian defender has now been out of action for 13 months and counting, having not played since suffering that devastating body blow on his debut for Liverpool in a Carabao Cup win over Southampton.

Liverpool FC News / Rousing the Kop / October 8
Conor Bradley reveals Giovanni Leoni’s best qualities as he prepares for Liverpool return

Conor Bradley reveals Giovanni Leoni’s best qualities as he prepares for Liverpool return

Liverpool supporters are finally set to see more of Giovanni Leoni in the coming weeks, with the Italian ready to end a 13-month spell on the sidelines.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / October 6
No way out: Liverpool make ultimate decision on the future of defender linked with exit

No way out: Liverpool make ultimate decision on the future of defender linked with exit

Liverpool have no intention of sending Giovanni Leoni out on loan in January, despite growing interest from Juventus. The 19-year-old centre-back is still

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / October 5
Enquiries made: Serie A giants plotting raid for Liverpool gem who’s only played once for the Reds

Enquiries made: Serie A giants plotting raid for Liverpool gem who’s only played once for the Reds

According to reports from Italy, a Serie A club have made enquiries about one Liverpool player and are plotting scouting missions. It’s now been more than

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / October 5
Euro giants refusing to give up interest in Liverpool player who ‘never let his focus slip’

Euro giants refusing to give up interest in Liverpool player who ‘never let his focus slip’

Juventus are keeping a close eye on Giovanni Leoni as part of their plan to bring more Italian talent back into the squad, with the Liverpool defender now one of their main targets for 2027.

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Liverpool FC News / Goal.com / October 4

Inter and Juventus wait for Leoni: the move if he does not find space at Liverpool

The Italian centre-back is close to returning, but the two clubs are still keeping an eye on him. Only a year ago, Liverpool paid a huge fee to prise Giovanni Leoni away from Parma.

Liverpool FC News / Rush The Kop / October 2
Liverpool FC Injury latest: Fresh return date confirmed for Giovanni Leoni

Liverpool FC Injury latest: Fresh return date confirmed for Giovanni Leoni

The football cliché "like a new signing" is often over used, but could Giovanni Leoni be the most like a new signing in Liverpool history? The Italian centre-back ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament on debut against Southampton over a year ago, and has not been seen since, but there is now a positive update with regards his fitness.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 23

Italy squad: 10 players from outside Serie A, with Leoni, Palestra and others still to come

Roberto Mancini’s 34-man Italy squad includes ten players from outside Serie A, with more expected to join in the future, including Giovanni Leoni and Marco Palestra.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / September 22
Report: What Liverpool plan to do with Giovanni Leoni 12 months on from devastating ACL rupture

Report: What Liverpool plan to do with Giovanni Leoni 12 months on from devastating ACL rupture

Tomorrow marks one year to the day since Giovanni Leoni suffered a devastating ACL injury on his senior debut for Liverpool in a Carabao Cup victory over Southampton.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / September 17
Liverpool favourite hoping for imminent training return as two others take big steps forward

Liverpool favourite hoping for imminent training return as two others take big steps forward

Lewis Steele has issued positive updates on several Liverpool players who are currently laid low with injury. Federico Chiesa has yet to play for the Reds this season, having incurred a muscle problem during the friendly against Como at the AXA Training Centre a month ago.

Liverpool FC News / Football Italia / September 15

Latest Leoni injury update ahead of Liverpool vs. Tottenham clash

Giovanni Leoni is closing in on a return to action after a long-term injury lay-off, but the latest updates from Andoni Iraola confirm that he is not expected

Liverpool FC News / Football Italia / September 4

Leoni in, Chiesa out of Liverpool’s Champions League squad

Liverpool have announced their squad for the 2026-27 Champions League campaign, with Giovanni Leoni included and Federico Chiesa left out. READ MORE: Carragher:

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