Earlier today, Rennes officially confirmed that soon-to-be Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet will undergo surgery for a shoulder issue sustained in Ligue 1 action at the beginning of February.
A statement from the Ligue 1 side read:
“Jérémy Jacquet is set to undergo surgery. On the pitch against Lens on February 7th, Jérémy Jacquet was forced to leave the game early due to a left shoulder injury. Following medical examinations, surgery has been scheduled in the coming days.”
“Stade Rennais F.C. wishes him a speedy recovery.”
Rennes’ confirmation will only have deepened the sense of frustration around a transfer that had looked like a dream move for all parties just a few weeks ago.
The shoulder complaint came just days after the Anfield club sealed a package worth in the region of £60m including add-ons to bring the Frenchman to the club on June 1st.
Now L’Equipe have reported that it can take between two-and-half to three months to recover from this kind of surgery:
“It’s a big blow for the man who had wanted to finish the season with his training club, because he may not be able to play again in the red and black jersey before putting on the Reds’ jersey. Indeed, it would take two and a half to three months to return from this type of shoulder surgery,” reports Johan Rigaud.
There’s no doubt that Liverpool’s medical staff will be in close contact with their counterparts in France throughout the rehabilitation process, eager to make sure there are no setbacks and that the shoulder issue is fully resolved before he pulls on a red shirt for the first time.
Rushing a young defender back for the sake of a few extra weeks next season would be counter‑productive, and the priority will instead be to ensure Jacquet arrives at Anfield ready to make an impact over the next decade, not just the next few months.
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