Liverpool handed timely pre-season boost as new £60m signing spotted in training
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With just ten days standing between Liverpool and a daunting trip to St James' Park to face Newcastle United, the intensity in Kirkby has intensified.For new head coach Andoni Iraola, Wednesday's 12th August training session provided a much-needed boost. Amid an injury list that has threatened to derail pre-season momentum, two key players made a welcome return to the grass, while the countdown to Sunday’s double-header against Serie A side Como gathers pace.Here is a closer look at the key talking points from Liverpool’s latest session as the new campaign gets closerJacquet Stakes His Claim After Frustrating LayoffThe headline news from Wednesday was the sight of Jeremy Jacquet fully integrated into team training for the first time since his summer arrival.Araujo, Jacquet & Mac Allister join up with the squad for today's session at the AXA Training Centre!Watch 'Inside Training' now 🎬— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 12, 2026For a player whose journey to Merseyside has been anything but straightforward, it felt like a significant milestone.
Iraola confirmed earlier this week that Jacquet is in contention to feature against Como, giving the Basque boss a long-awaited look at a player viewed internally as a cornerstone of Liverpool’s long-term defensive strategy.Midfield boost and the Curtis Jones questionJacquet wasn't the only positive sight on Wednesday. Curtis Jones was also back in the fold after missing last weekend’s disappointing 4-2 defeat to AS Monaco with a slight hip issue.The 25-year-old’s presence brings immediate quality back to the engine room, particularly with Alexis Mac Allister continuing his build-up after a extended, post-World Cup holiday.
Whether a firm bid from Italy tests Liverpool's resolve before deadline day remains to be seen, but for now, Jones is in line to play a part in Sunday's final tune-up.Where Iraola faces his biggest headache ahead of Newcastle is in the heart of defence.With Virgil van Dijk locked in the backline, the race to partner the captain at St James' Park is wide open. However, Jacquet’s swift integration could throw a spanner in the works if he impresses against Como.Workout time 🏋️♂️ pic.twitter.com/BdzO3EC8Pd— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 12, 2026The need for both men to hit the ground running is heightened by a concerning list of absentees:Young defender Giovanni Leoni continues his rehabilitation from severe ACL damage, with hope remaining that he could be back in the fold by September.