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

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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. He adds that the Italian defender has undergone his entire rehabilitation at AXA Training Centre, despite the fact it is common for players to return home when sidelined for such an elongated period.

He notes that Leoni will cautiously be eased back into action, suggesting that his return could come in the EFL Trophy; Rob Page's under-21 side face Doncaster Rover next Tuesday, which will come too soon, but also take on Huddersfield Town in that competition on 10 November. So, it could be a little while yet until Kopites see Leoni back at Anfield, but his imminent return will be a major boost for Andoni Iraola.

Joe Gomez's sole appearance of the campaign thus far came in the EFL Cup, after picking up an injury during pre-season, while Ronald Araújo is now the first-choice right-back, following less than convincing performances by Jeremie Frimpong. Thus, whenever he is next in action at Anfield, expect Leoni to receive a hero's reception.