Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has been handed an early injury boost with summer signing Jeremy Jacquet taking part in the U21s' latest training session. The Frenchman was officially unveiled as a Liverpool player at the start of the week after his transfer was announced during the January window.
Transfer Details and Injury Setback
The Reds beat Chelsea to the signature of the highly-rated central defender, and Standard Sport understands that they have paid Rennes a guaranteed £55 million, with a further £5 million in add-ons. As part of the agreement, Jacquet was allowed to spend the remainder of the 2025-26 season with Rennes. However, he ended up playing a total of just 159 minutes after his Liverpool transfer was confirmed.
A shoulder injury meant Jacquet has not featured at all since the beginning of February, as he was forced to undergo surgery. A Rennes statement read: “On the pitch against Lens on February 7th, Jeremy 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.”
Return to Training
The good news for Liverpool is that Jacquet has made a full recovery and has been, this week, undertaking preparatory work at the AXA Training Centre with the U21s ahead of the Liverpool senior team commencing pre-season next week. On Thursday, the 20-year-old was watched by Iraola and sporting director Richard Hughes.
Harvey Elliott's Presence
Also present for the session was Harvey Elliott, somewhat of a forgotten man at Liverpool after enduring a nightmare loan spell with Aston Villa last season. Despite being on the bench for the Europa League final, thus earning a winner’s medal, Elliott made just nine appearances across all competitions and returns to his parent club with his future up in the air. The 23-year-old has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Anfield but is set to get an opportunity to prove his worth to Iraola in pre-season.
