Liverpool fans told what Jeremy Jacquet does that is completely ‘rare’ for a centre-back
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Jeremy Jacquet’s reputation as one of the best young defenders around was already quickly growing after he made a flawless start to his career with Liverpool.But after putting in two excellent performances for France during the ongoing international break, the secret is now completely out: Jacquet is a sensation both in his homeland and in England.Playing at the Stade de France for the first time, his display against Italy on Friday was his biggest moment yet, and there has been a huge amount of praise for Jacquet in France on the back of it, including from World Cup winning former centre-back Samuel Umtiti, who has highlighted his ability to deliver inch-perfect line-breaking passes. Florian Wirtz scored and won Man of the Match during Germany’s victory over Serbia, what do Liverpool need to do to get him playing like that? 😳 He always looks a totally different player… Wirtz Samuel Umtiti impressed by Jacquet’s passingJacquet‘s ability on the ball is arguably what makes him stand out as a centre-back, and Liverpool fans have already seen this in full effect across his opening seven appearances with the Reds.On Friday, Umtiti saw it too, speaking to RMC Sport after the draw against Italy to praise what he sees as a ‘rare’ attribute from Liverpool’s No.
5.“He’s a defender, he wins his duels, he’s very clean,” said the former Barcelona defender. It’s great to see.“I find him quite well-rounded for his second cap.
He’s young, he brings a fresh perspective, and it will be good to have this competition because Saliba will be back at some point, and Konate too.”READ MORE: Argentine media deliver verdict on Alexis Mac Allister vs Burkina Faso as Liverpool man continues good formJacquet told he is improving Virgil van DijkAnother World Cup winner, former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit, also praised Jacquet, claiming that the Frenchman is actually improving Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool, rather than the other way around.“I really liked his game, which only confirms what I’ve thought of him since the start of the Premier League season,” Petit said.“He’s the one who brings out the best in Van Dijk, not the other way around. He’s a player who isn’t afraid of one-on-one situations, who reads the game very well, and who knows how to anticipate“Above all, there’s something I find very important when you work as a duo, and that’s the understanding you have with your teammate.