Liverpool's New Signing Jérémy Jacquet Suffers 'Serious' Shoulder Injury

Liverpool FC's highly anticipated summer signing, 20-year-old French centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, has suffered a "serious" shoulder injury while playing for Rennes, casting a shadow over his impending move to Anfield.[1]

The injury occurred during the second half of Rennes' 3-1 defeat to Lens in Ligue 1. Jacquet fell awkwardly on the pitch, appearing in visible agony as he was forced to leave the field. Rennes head coach Habib Beye confirmed the severity in his post-match interview, stating: "For Jeremy, it's his shoulder... We'll have time to see, but it's definitely quite serious." He also mentioned a muscular injury to teammate Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal.[1]

Liverpool secured Jacquet's signature on July 1, fending off interest from Chelsea with a £55 million ($74m) deal plus £5m in add-ons. The highly rated France Under-21 international signed a five-year contract, with an option for an additional 12 months. Reds boss Arne Slot expressed delight at the acquisition, calling him "a very big talent... maybe even more than a talent" due to his young age and potential. Slot praised the club's recruitment team for landing such a prized asset amid competition.[1]

The timing of the injury raises concerns for Liverpool fans, as Jacquet was expected to bolster the defense following his standout performances in Ligue 1. No official timeline for his recovery has been provided, but Beye's comments suggest a significant absence. Liverpool will hope for a positive update as they integrate their new summer recruit.[1]

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