According to the British media Times, if Leoni is injured for a long time, Liverpool may make up for Chiesa in the Champions League.
In the League Cup defeat to Southampton, 18-year-old central defender Leoni made his Liverpool debut, but he retired from injury during the game, Italian sources worried that his ACL may be damaged and may require long-term rest.
The Times said that if Leoni needs to recover from his injury for a long time, Liverpool will have the opportunity to report players on the Champions League roster, and they may choose Chiesa. Chiesa gave two assists in the game against Southampton.
According to UEFA regulations, in European competitions, if a non-goalkeeper is absent for at least 60 days, the club can replace the player, which is valid until the sixth match day of the league stage.
Liverpool will wait for the final assessment of Leoni's injury, but may consider allowing Chiesa to fill the Champions League vacancy. If Leoni's injury is serious, the club will only have three central defenders, Van Dijk, Connater and Joe Gomez. Slot had previously said that he would use Endo Hokkien on the back line if necessary, and another central defender, Rees Williams, made the bench against Southampton. The Times concluded by saying that Salah will represent Egypt in the African Cup in December-January, which may also provide Chiesa with a potential opportunity.