New Liverpool signing suffers major injury blow
Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet was the only arrival for Liverpool in the January transfer window. However, supporters will have to wait until next season for the 20-year-old to officially become a Red, after a £55m deal was agreed for his services.
Excitement over the deal is incredibly high and fans will be keeping an eye on his performances for the Ligue 1 side for the rest of the season.
However, things haven’t quite gone to plan for the youngster.
In Rennes’ 3-1 defeat to league-leaders Lens earlier today, Jacquet came off after 69 minutes with a shoulder injury.
The 20-year-old was in visible pain and was immediately replaced after the incident.
69' : Visiblement touché à l'épaule, Jérémy Jacquet est remplacé par Mahamadou Nagida.#RCLSRFC 2-1
— Stade Rennais F.C. (@staderennais) February 7, 2026
The severity of the injury is yet to be revealed, but Liverpool will be hoping that it’s nothing too serious and that he can continue to rack up the minutes ahead of his arrival on Merseyside in the summer.
Rennes will also be keen to keep him available as they continue their push toweards European football. They currently sit 6th in Ligue 1, which would be enough for Europa Conference League qualification as it stands.
Two points ahead of them are Lyon, who occupy the only spot for the UEFA Europa League.
