Liverpool centre-back Giovanni Leoni is facing a prolonged absence after suffering a serious knee injury on his debut. Analysis by Simon Brundish suggests a standard recovery timeline of nine months, potentially returning to training in late spring or early summer.
However, Brundish warns that returning to competitive action doesn't equate to full peak performance. He notes it typically takes another year for a player to fully regain their pre-injury physical ceiling, a crucial distinction for the young defender's development.