Liverpool expectation for Jeremy Jacquet revealed after injury update
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Jeremy Jacquet’s final year at Rennes was disrupted by a shoulder injury that required surgery, casting some doubt over his expected move to Liverpool.It has been just over a month since the Reds finalised the deal for Jacquet, paying £60 million to fend off interest from several top European clubs.Despite a commitment to see out the season with Rennes, a significant injury means his final appearance for them has passed, and his next game will be in a red shirt.But there is better news than first feared.James Pearce has said he expects the Frenchman to be ready for the start of Liverpool’s pre-season.Jeremy Jacquet surgery update: James Pearce gives Liverpool hope for pre-season returnPhoto by Jean Catuffe/Getty ImagesLiverpool fans will be relieved to hear positive news about Jacquet’s recovery timeline.The club’s defence has needed reinforcements, and losing Jacquet before he even arrived would have been a major setback. But it sounds like the worst-case scenario is off the table.Pearce, writing for The Athletic, explained: “Provided the operation goes to plan, however, Liverpool expect Jacquet to be available for the start of pre-season in early July.”Liverpool have also been monitoring his recovery closely.
Their medical staff are already working with Rennes to stay updated on every detail of his rehabilitation.“Liverpool medical staff are in contact with their counterparts at Rennes and, while the exact timeline of Jacquet’s recovery depends on a number of factors, including the success of the surgery, it typically takes around eight to 12 weeks to recover from shoulder injuries,” the journalist added.If everything goes smoothly over the next couple of months, Jacquet should have time to settle in before his first Premier League season kicks off. He will get a full look at his new teammates and what Arne Slot expects from him this summer.Giovanni Leoni is also expected back around that time after recovering from an ACL tear that has kept him out this season.The return of two top defensive prospects is welcome news, especially with the uncertainty surrounding Ibrahima Konate’s future at the club.Join Our NewsletterReceive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox