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Jérémy Jacquet debut and role at Liverpool

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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.

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