Leoni's debut for Liverpool ended in tragedy: the newcomer was carried off on a stretcher.

Leoni's Injury During Training

According to The Sun: Player Giovanni Leoni was forced to leave the game on a stretcher in the final minutes of the match between Liverpool and Southampton.

The Reds secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after a goal scored by Hugo Ekitike.

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Unfortunately, Leoni was not on the field during the deciding goal as he sustained an injury.

This match marked the debut for the Italian defender, who joined the club in the summer from Parma.

Leoni managed to impress everyone in his first game for Arne Slot before falling to the ground.

Medical staff examined him at the edge of the field before he was carried off.

Slot also checked on the player's health before he was taken down the tunnel at Anfield.

Fans actively expressed concern for the defender on social media, with many wishing him a speedy recovery.

“Leoni come back stronger.”

“Damn Leoni that is rough.”

“My heart is broken for Leoni.”

“Leoni looks in a bad way too.”

Another fan added: “He had not put a foot wrong such a shame.”

Key Moments of the Match

The match was memorable for many reasons, including the fact that Alexander Isak scored his first goal for Liverpool in the 43rd minute.

The international player from Sweden opened the scoring in the match, but when it seemed the game was heading for penalties, Shea Charles equalized for the visitors.

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At the end of the game, Ekitike scored a goal in the 85th minute.

Unfortunately, the French striker received a red card for celebrating, as he took off his shirt.

Leoni signed a long-term contract with Liverpool in August after transferring for £26 million.

He has already played for Italy's youth national teams and was recently called up to the national team for matches against Estonia and Israel.

In other Carabao Cup matches, Chelsea defeated Lincoln City 2-1, successfully coming back after conceding a goal, while Brighton crushed Burnley when Diego Gomez scored FOUR goals, including two nominated for goal of the season.

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Thus, Leoni's injury added intrigue to this match, as he had only recently debuted at the professional level, and his long-awaited return to the team will undoubtedly raise more questions among fans. Let's hope for his speedy recovery.