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Jérémy Jacquet debut and role at Liverpool

Overview

French defender Jérémy Jacquet has begun his tenure at Liverpool following a summer transfer from Rennes, reportedly valued between £60 million and 63.6 million euros. Jacquet made an impactful pre-season debut in a 2-0 victory against Como, where he scored the team’s second goal in the 44th minute following a cross from Cody Gakpo. His competitive debut followed in the Premier League during a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. Despite squad challenges due to injuries under manager Andoni Iraola, Jacquet featured in the lineup, noting that the stadium atmosphere was “highly intimidating.” As the 2026-2027 season progressed, the 21-year-old secured a starting role, forming a defensive partnership with Virgil van Dijk to address the void left by Ibrahima Konate. Jacquet’s integration into Iraola’s system has been marked by high proficiency in duels, maintaining a 76.3 percent success rate on the ground and 76.9 percent in the air. These performances earned him a first call-up to the France national team. Following recent Nations League appearances against Belgium and Italy, France manager Zinedine Zidane has lauded Jacquet’s bravery, his aggressive play in duels, and his composure when stepping out of the defensive line. Former Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has further highlighted Jacquet’s “rare ability to deliver line-breaking passes,” noting that his technical skill on the ball distinguishes him from typical centre-backs. Jacquet’s success has served to vindicate Liverpool’s recruitment strategy under former sporting director Richard Hughes. Despite initial skepticism regarding the fee for a player with limited senior experience, the club’s decision to sign Jacquet rather than pursuing Marc Guehi—who joined Manchester City for £20 million—is increasingly viewed as a successful strategic move. Liverpool remains confident that Jacquet will develop into a superior player to Guehi. However, Jacquet’s momentum has faced a recent setback.

Entities

Jérémy Jacquet · Liverpool FC · Andoni Iraola · Virgil van Dijk · France national football team

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Jérémy Jacquet faces injury doubt ahead of Liverpool-Manchester City clash

    Liverpool defender Jérémy Jacquet has sustained a left hamstring strain while on international duty with France, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming match against Manchester City.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Liverpool FC defends transfer strategy as Jeremy Jacquet excels

    Liverpool FC's signing of Jeremy Jacquet is being hailed as a strategic success, with the club projecting him to surpass Marc Guehi, who joined Manchester City, as a premier center-back.

  3. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Jeremy Jacquet earns praise for technical skills at Liverpool and France

    Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet is earning acclaim for his technical passing ability and composure, following standout performances for France and successful long-term recruitment by Liverpool.

  4. [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Jeremy Jacquet earns praise from Zinedine Zidane amid Van Dijk transfer rumors

    France manager Zinedine Zidane has highly praised Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet following strong Nations League displays, while interest grows from Real Madrid and Juventus in Virgil van Dijk.

  5. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jérémy Jacquet earns France call-up following strong Liverpool start

    Liverpool defender Jérémy Jacquet has impressed following his £60m transfer, earning a first call-up to the France national team after strong Premier League performances.

  6. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jeremy Jacquet impresses at Liverpool following €63.6m transfer

    Liverpool's Jeremy Jacquet has impressed early in the 2026-2027 season after his €63.6 million move from Stade Rennais, while interest grows in Feyenoord's Givairo Read to bolster the right-back position.

  7. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jeremy Jacquet debuts for Liverpool in 2-2 draw against Newcastle

    Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet compared the intimidating atmosphere at Newcastle United's St. James' Park to Marseille's Stade Velodrome following his Premier League debut in a 2-2 draw.

  8. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Jérémy Jacquet scores on impressive Liverpool debut

    Jérémy Jacquet enjoyed a standout Liverpool debut, scoring a goal in a 2-0 pre-season friendly win against Como to conclude the club's summer preparations.

Sources

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