The excitement surrounding Liverpool‘s highly anticipated summer arrival of Jeremy Jacquet has been replaced by concern and anxiety. The 20-year-old center-back, who sealed a £60 million move to Anfield earlier this week, suffered a suspected serious shoulder injury during Rennes‘s 3-1 defeat to Lens on Saturday night. The incident has cast a dark cloud over his impending transfer to the Premier League giants.
Jacquet’s evening ended in agony in the 69th minute at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. While challenging for a loose ball, the young defender fell awkwardly, immediately clutching his left shoulder. The distress was visible as he required medical assistance to leave the pitch, eventually using his own shirt as a makeshift sling while writhing in pain.
A Serious Blow for a Rising Star
The immediate prognosis is grim. Rennes head coach Habib Beye did little to quell fears in his post-match comments, labeling the injury as “serious.” While official scans are yet to confirm the full extent, the early fear is that the damage—ranging from a dislocation to ligament tears—could sideline him for a significant period.
This development is particularly worrying given Jacquet’s medical history. The France U21 international has previously battled Osgood-Schlatter disease and suffered a dislocated shoulder during trials, raising questions about his physical robustness. Liverpool fans, who were eagerly anticipating his ball-playing skills and aerial dominance, have taken to social media to wish the youngster a speedy recovery.
Transfer Context and Future Implications
The injury comes at a cruel time. Jacquet had just put pen to paper on a big-money move that sees him remain in Ligue 1 for the rest of the 2025-26 season before linking up with Arne Slot’s squad in the summer. The Reds viewed him as a long-term reinforcement to challenge Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté.
However, a lengthy lay-off now threatens to derail his pre-season preparations and integration into the team. If the rehabilitation drags on into the summer, it could severely impact his readiness for the 2026-27 campaign. While Liverpool‘s medical team is likely monitoring the situation closely, the immediate focus for Jacquet is simply getting back to full fitness. On a frustrating night for Rennes, which saw Allan Saint-Maximin score against them, the lasting image will be their prized prospect leaving the field in tears.
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