Published 3 hours ago
By Joe Urquhart
Giovanni Leoni has thanked Liverpool fans for their show of support after he was stretchered off against Southampton on Tuesday night.
The 18-year-old defender saw his Reds debut cut short in the 81st minute of the 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Saints at Anfield.
Leoni landed awkwardly following a challenge on the touchline late in the contest and required the help of medical staff to leave the field of play.
Arne Slot reported shortly after full-time that the Italian would need to undergo tests in subsequent days to clarify the severity of the issue.
Taking to social media to address fans on Wednesday, Leoni wrote: “I want to sincerely thank every single person who has shown me support in this difficult moment.
“It wasn’t the debut I had always dreamed of, but I will give everything to be back playing in this magical stadium as soon as possible.
“Thank you so much!”
Published 3 hours ago