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Jeremy Jacquet’s name has dominated headlines this week, and not just because of Liverpool’s confirmed summer deal.
The 20-year-old Rennes centre-back has been one of Ligue 1’s breakout defenders this season.
He earned a regular starting role after progressing through two loan spells at Clermont Foot.
That development convinced Liverpool to move early and beat competition to secure a £60 million agreement that will bring him to Anfield at the end of the campaign.
From Liverpool’s perspective, the signing fits a clear defensive plan.
The club is preparing for changes at centre-back.
Jacquet is viewed as a long-term solution. His composure, positioning and recovery speed have stood out in Rennes’ system.
He has handled high-pressure matches against top French opposition and already carries France U21 experience.
That is why Rennes’ recent Ligue 1 clash against Lens mattered beyond league points.
Rennes were chasing momentum after a difficult run.
Liverpool supporters were watching closely because Jacquet remains with the French side until summer.
The match turned physical and tense.
Rennes eventually lost 3-1.
The bigger concern came late in the game when Jacquet fell awkwardly and had to leave the pitch in visible discomfort.
At that moment, attention shifted from tactics and scorelines to the defender’s condition.
Rennes manager Habib Beye provided the first official update after the match.
Speaking immediately after the defeat, he confirmed the seriousness of the situation.
Beye said, “For Jeremy, it’s his shoulder, and for Abdelhamid [Ait Boudlal, the other Rennes player injured] it’s muscular.”
He then added, “We’ll have time to see, but it’s definitely quite serious for both of them.”
The context is important. Jacquet landed heavily during the second half. Medical staff rushed on. He left the field in clear pain.
Rennes had already conceded momentum, and losing a starting centre-back deepened the setback.
For Liverpool, the update brings concern but also clarity.’
The injury is shoulder-related, not a lower-body issue that would typically threaten long-term conditioning.
The club will now monitor Rennes’ medical assessments closely. Jacquet is expected to undergo further checks before a recovery timeline is confirmed.
The Reds remain focused on the long term.
Jacquet is still scheduled to complete the season in France before arriving at Anfield.
For now, the priority is rehabilitation. Rennes need him back to stabilize their defence.
Liverpool need him healthy for the rebuild ahead.
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