Liverpool received a concerning injury update on Jeremy Jacquet, their upcoming summer signing from Rennes. The Reds secured the French centre-back in late January (in a deal reportedly worth around £60m with add-ons) to strengthen their defence for the next campaign.
Tragically, shortly after the agreement was made public, the 20-year-old sustained a severe shoulder injury that may necessitate surgery. A recent development suggests his return to action could be delayed significantly.
On Friday, French reporter Francois Rauzy shared Rennes’ team news ahead of their Ligue 1 match with Auxerre, posting (translated): “Kamara and Frankowski are unavailable, as is Jacquet, whose comeback before the season ends isn’t assured. Ongoing talks with Liverpool about Jacquet’s condition and the planned course of action for the centre-back.”
Should Jacquet fail to feature again this term, he’ll arrive at Anfield without competitive minutes since early February—far from ideal for a high-profile £60m acquisition aiming to make an instant contribution.
Recent examples, like Alexander Isak’s recovery period, show how long layoffs can slow a player’s integration. The positive aspect for Jacquet is that, even if the issue lingers beyond Ligue 1’s conclusion, he’ll have the early summer period to fully rehab.
Liverpool are eager for any required surgery to happen promptly, allowing him to arrive in England close to full fitness and ready to contribute immediately.
Given the defensive injury woes Arne Slot has navigated this season, he’ll be hoping the new arrival avoids prolonged absences similar to those of Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, or Giovanni Leoni.
Fingers crossed Jacquet can recover in time for a late-season appearance with Rennes. If not, let’s hope he’s in peak condition when he joins the Reds this summer.
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