Mancini travels to England, but Italy and Liverpool still waiting for Leoni’s return

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Roberto Mancini recently travelled to England hoping to see Giovanni Leoni return to action, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, as reported by Football Italia. Leoni has been sidelined for over a year due to an ACL injury suffered in September 2025. Mancini watched several Italian players during his trip, but Leoni was not ready to return. The Italy coach is still waiting for Leoni's comeback.

Leoni's return has been delayed, with his recovery taking longer than anticipated, as previously suggested by Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola that he would return to group training during the September-October break. Italy and Liverpool are still awaiting his return to action. Leoni has not yet made his senior Italy debut and has only one appearance for Liverpool.

Mancini hopes Liverpool doctors will give Leoni the green light to return after the November break, as reported by Football Italia, citing La Gazzetta dello Sport. Leoni was first called up to Italy in September 2025 under Gennaro Gattuso, just before suffering the ACL injury on his Liverpool debut. His comeback has been postponed multiple times.