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Liverpool-Bound Jérémy Jacquet Leaves Rennes Match With 'Quite Serious' Shoulder Injury

Liverpool agreed a summer move in January, with the club awaiting medical updates on the defender's recovery.

Overview

  • The 20-year-old centre-back exited in the 69th minute of Rennes' 3-1 loss to Lens and was replaced by Mahamadou Nagida.
  • Rennes head coach Habib Beye described the shoulder problem as "quite serious" after the match.
  • Jacquet was seen screaming in pain and carrying his arm in an improvised sling as he was helped off by medical staff.
  • The transfer to Anfield is set for the summer, with reports differing on the fee between £55m plus £5m in add-ons and £60m.
  • The exact severity and timeline for return have not been confirmed, and Liverpool are monitoring developments given existing defensive injuries.