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New Liverpool signing dealt ‘serious’ injury blow

Jeremy Jacquet (left) suffered a ‘serious’ shoulder injury on Saturday

Jeremy Jacquet (left) suffered a ‘serious’ shoulder injury on Saturday (AFP/Getty)

Liverpool's new signing, Jeremy Jacquet, has sustained a "serious" shoulder injury just days after agreeing a summer move to Anfield.

The 20-year-old centre-back suffered the injury during Rennes’ 3-1 Ligue 1 defeat to Lens, falling awkwardly on the pitch.

Liverpool secured Jacquet, a highly-rated France Under-21 international, for £55m plus £5m in add-ons, fending off competition from Chelsea.

The deal, which commences on 1 July, is for a five-year contract with an option for an additional 12 months.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot praised the signing, describing Jacquet as a "very big talent" and commending the club's efforts to secure him.

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