Jeremy Jacquet injury statement as Liverpool learns true extent of shoulder problem

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesJeremy JacquetStade Rennais defender Jeremy Jacquet, who will join Liverpool in the summer, is set to undergo surgery on a shoulder injury he sustained during a Ligue 1 match against Lens on February 7Jeremy Jacquet will undergo surgery on a shoulder injury(Image: Emilian Baldow/Icon Sport via Getty Images)Stade Rennais have announced that Jeremy Jacquet will require surgery for a shoulder injury.The young defender, set to transfer to Liverpool in the summer, sustained the injury last month and it has now been confirmed by the French club that he will need an operation.Their statement read: "Jérémy Jacquet is set to undergo surgery On the pitch against Lens on February 7th, Jérémy Jacquet was forced to leave the game early due to a left shoulder injury. Following medical examinations, surgery has been scheduled in the coming days.

Stade Rennais F.C. wishes him a speedy recovery."Arne Slot's team finalized a deal for Jacquet in the closing stages of the January transfer window, but for the 2026/27 season, with the Frenchman staying at Rennes until then.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer target makes agent change amid interest from 6 Premier League clubsREAD MORE: Liverpool facing new transfer headache as Real Madrid keen on central defenderHowever, just a few days later, Jacquet suffered a severe injury and had to be substituted midway through the second half of the Ligue 1 loss to Lens.The 20 year old was visibly in extreme pain after sustaining the injury and was assisted off the field by physios, his left shoulder supported.Liverpool will be hoping that the majority of his recovery and rehabilitation process is completed by the time pre-season commences, with Slot urgently needing a new center-back.Ibrahima Konate's current contract expires in the summer and he has yet to sign a new deal, whilst Virgil van Dijk will turn 35 in a few months.Liverpool boss Arne Slot(Image: Getty)Liverpool to secure Marc Guehi's signature ahead of the current season but were unsuccessful, with the defender subsequently moving to Manchester City.Youthful centre-back Giovanni Leoni did arrive at the club in August, however he sustained a severe knee injury during his debut appearance which is expected to sideline him until the closing stages of 2026.Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley and Wataru Endo are amongst other lengthy absentees for Slot, whilst Florian Wirtz remains unavailable due to a back complaint.Regarding the latter, Slot disclosed on Monday: "The game tomorrow [vs Wolves] will probably come too soon, and maybe the game in the weekend as well, but let's see how it ends up. But we hope to have him back somewhere next week."Jeremy JacquetLiverpool FC