Andoni Iraola names the Liverpool player who took a ‘step forward’ during 1-0 win over Bournemouth

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Liverpool’s win over Bournemouth on Sunday may not live especially long in the memory, but it could well go down as an important moment in Andoni Iraola’s reign.The Reds have been a soft touch far too many times away from home in the Premier League in recent times, and in recent months gone by they would have come away from the Vitality Stadium with a defeat.That they didn’t was in part down to visible fatigue on Bournemouth’s part, but a large slice of it was also because of Jeremy Jacquet and the fantastic performance he delivered in Liverpool‘s back line. Liverpool win at Bournemouth!

Alexander Isak's goal was decisive, earning Iraola a huge three points on his Vitality return 💪 Iraola praises Jacquet’s improving fitnessPart of the reason Jacquet’s transition to life at Liverpool has been so impressive is because he missed virtually all of pre-season through injury.Since coming into the side at the end of the summer, though, Jacquet has absolutely looked like he’s meant business. He is now able to play – and thrive – for 90 minutes, however, and while speaking in his post-match press conference on Sunday, Iraola stressed the importance of his physical condition improving.“I am happy for him because he also received his first international call-up going with France, it’s a big national team, I know that he’s happy,” said the Liverpool head coach.READ MORE: Liverpool’s player ratings v Bournemouth as Andoni Iraola secures vital win on return to South Coast“He’s still very young, he’s adapting very well to the Premier League.

I think the first games physically he was feeling the change of rhythm, he was finishing a bit tired, finishing with cramps and we had to sub him. I think today has been a step forward, he looked solid until the end, I think he finished physically in a good place and I hope he can continue his development.”Liverpool will hope that Jacquet can come back from his stint with France in similarly tip-top condition, as he quietly develops into one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League.