Giovanni Leoni nears return to action after long absence

Italian defender Giovanni Leonie is close to returning to football after more than a year out due to a cruciate ligament injury.

According to The Athletic, León is ready to return to group training with Liverpool, as he is scheduled to join his teammates starting next week.

The Italian defender has been sidelined for a long time due to injury and is now entering the final stage of his rehabilitation programme in preparation for regaining his physical and technical readiness.

The return of Leoni is an important boost for Liverpool, who will regain one of their defensive options after a long absence, as they await his official first appearance following his full recovery.