Liverpool 'panic' over Jeremy Jacquet injury as recovery time becomes clearer

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCThe incoming summer signing is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery this monthJeremy Jacquet has undergone surgery after fracturing his shoulder last month, and Liverpool have now learned the extent of his spell on the sidelines. The incoming Reds' summer signing suffered the injury in a match against Lens.The severity of the injury meant he was forced to undergo surgery, effectively bringing his time at the Ligue 1 club to an end.

While no timeline has been put on the youngster's return by the Ligue 1 side, French outlet Sport have suggested Jacquet is expected to be out for between eight and 12 weeks.READ MORE: Arne Slot responds to Jamie Carragher Liverpool 'individuals' criticism - 'would've been weird'READ MORE: Andy Robertson lifts lid on Arne Slot reaction to 'scrutiny' and sends strong Liverpool messageThe same report suggested that Liverpool were 'panicking' over the extent of Jacquet's injury, as the club had 'already been envisioning him forming a partnership' with Virgil van Dijk at the start of next season.However, his recovery is expected to delay his integration, with the defender likely limited to a light pre‑season and arriving without any real match fitness.Liverpool beat Chelsea to the defender's signature after agreeing a £60million deal with Rennes - with £55m paid up front and a further £5m due in add‑ons.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageJacquet's impending move to Anfield comes at a time when Liverpool are preparing for another evolution in their starting XI, this time in defence.Last summer, the club brought in Giovanni Leoni from Parma, but his debut season was cut short after he suffered a serious knee injury against Southampton in the Carabao Cup.Speaking last month, Arne Slot said of Jacquet: "Very pleased because first of all he’s a very big talent, maybe even more than a talent – but we speak about talent because of his age of course."Second of all, because we weren’t the only ones interested in him.

We've signed a lot of them recently and I’ve said many times that the mid-to-long-term future, but even the short-term future, of this club is in a very, very good place."Liverpool FC Bringback collectionThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC and adidas have unveiled a retro Bringback collection inspired by the club's 1995/96 away kit.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCJeremy Jacquet