Liverpool have confirmed that Federico Chiesa will exchange Giovanni Leoni within the membership’s ‘Listing A’ for the Champions League, after the younger centre-back suffered an ACL damage in opposition to Southampton.
The younger defender made his debut for the Reds in opposition to the Saints of their Carabao Cup conflict through the week and put in an excellent account of himself.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: Giovanni Leoni of Liverpool receives medical remedy to an damage earlier than being substituted off through the Carabao Cup Third Spherical match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on September 23, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Picture by Stu Forster/Getty Photographs)
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Nevertheless, the teen landed awkwardly late on and was stretchered off in tears. The subsequent day, Liverpool confirmed Leoni had suffered an anterior cruciate ligament damage.
The official affirmation comes from .
Unlucky Leoni ACL opens door for Chiesa
Now, Chiesa will step into the Champions League squad, after being .
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: Federico Chiesa of Liverpool through the Carabao Cup Third Spherical match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on September 23, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Picture by Jan Kruger/Getty Photographs)
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It was a devastating blow for the winger to be excluded and while Leoni’s damage is unlucky, the previous Juventus man will now get the possibility to point out his value on Europe’s greatest stage.
Federico Chiesa will now be eligible for subsequent week’s journey to Turkish Tremendous Lig facet Galatasaray, after a late winner from centre-back Virgil Van Dijk granted the Premier League a victory of their event opener in opposition to Atletico Madrid final week.