Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet has been one of the club’s bright spots this season. After recovering from a long-term injury, he is looking like an excellent buy.
The Reds paid £60 million to sign the 21-year-old from Rennes and left him on loan at the Ligue 1 club to keep developing.
Unfortunately, the Liverpool star picked up an injury that he carried to Anfield when he officially joined the Merseyside outfit.
However, since Jacquet returned to action, he has been absolutely brilliant for Liverpool, starring alongside Virgil Van Dijk centrally and Ronald Araujo at right-back.
Based on his impressive performances for Liverpool, the Frenchman received his first call-up to the national team under new Les Bleus boss Zinedine Zidane.
After impressing in his debut beside Maxence Lacroix versus Belgium, he delivered another imperious performance at the back as they drew 1-1 with Italy.
Jacquet won 4/7 duels, played one key pass, completed 3/3 long balls, and 79/80 passes (99% accuracy).
The Liverpool centre-back only lost possession twice despite having 90 touches. He showed he is an ‘outstanding footballer’.
He looks set to be a mainstay for the France national team. He will likely start their last game of the extended international break.
Dayot Upamecano picked up a red card in the dying embers of the clash versus Italy, meaning Zidane might be forced to roll with Lacroix and Jacquet again.
William Saliba and Ibrahima Konate will struggle to break back into the XI after these early showings.
Jacquet brings technical know-how, dominance in the air and on the ground, and leadership traits that suggest a bright future for Les Bleus.
Liverpool fans will be quite excited by his potential.
The Reds needed another convincing presence in the rearguard when Konate left, and it seems they have found their man.
He can also take the mantle from Liverpool captain Van Dijk.