Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni has been sidelined for the remainder of the season after picking up an ACL injury.

He picked up the blow during the English League Cup game against Southampton earlier this season. The 18-year-old was handed his Liverpool debut against the Saints, and he was outstanding during the game before he picked up the injury.

The Italian is regarded as one of the finest young defensive prospects in Italian football right now, and the injury will come as a devastating blow for him.

However, Italian surgeon, Vincenzo Costa has now revealed that there is nothing to worry for the 18-year-old defender and he will return to peak form after his injury. Costa has explained that there are top-level surgical techniques which will help Leoni during his rehabilitation and return to action.

He has also suggested that the defender could return to action stronger than before.

He said to Calciomercato: “It’s a cliché [fears about Leoni performing at his best]. Leoni will absolutely return to his best. There are top-level surgical techniques. There’s various staff monitoring the various rehabilitation and return-to-sport phases. The players are much more attentive, informed, and precise, as I said. From a biomechanics...