Why Jeremy Jacquet is absent from first Liverpool pre-season game

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet is absent for the opening pre-season game against Sunderland, with the club making a precautionary decision ahead of the new campaignJeremy Jacquet has not been included in the squad against Sunderland(Image: Getty Images)Jeremy Jacquet has not been included in the squad for Liverpool's opening pre-season game against Sunderland in Nashville.The Reds face Regis Le Bris' side in the opening fixture of their three-game tour of the United States, with friendlies against Wrexham and Leeds to follow. Iraola is still without his full squad following the World Cup, although he is expected to welcome Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch into the group in the coming days.Jacquet had hoped to make his first appearance in a Reds jersey at Geodis Park, however Liverpool.com understands that the French defender's absence is precautionary after suffering a serious shoulder injury in February.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @‌Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.