Liverpool’s defensive transformation under Andoni Iraola is starting to become impossible to ignore. The Reds have now recorded three consecutive Premier League clean sheets, and the growing understanding between Virgil van Dijk and Jérémy Jacquet is becoming one of the biggest talking points at Anfield. 🛡️🔥
The sequence began with a 2–0 victory over Ipswich, followed by a goalless draw against Fulham, before Liverpool produced another clean sheet in a hard-fought 1–0 win away at Bournemouth.
And this is more than just three shutouts.
Iraola has kept faith with an unchanged defensive quartet of Ronald Araújo, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk and Milos Kerkez, and the consistency appears to be paying off. The Liverpool boss has specifically highlighted how the defenders are developing their understanding and becoming more connected as a unit. 🧠🧱
🚨 JACQUET IS RAPIDLY GROWING INTO THE ROLE
At just 21 years old, Jacquet has already shown remarkable adaptation to Premier League football. His early appearances were physically demanding, but his latest performances suggest he is becoming increasingly comfortable with the pace and intensity of English football.
His display against Bournemouth was another major step forward. Iraola praised the young centre-back for remaining solid until the final whistle, while his form has also earned him a first senior France call-up. 🇫🇷🔥
And then there is Van Dijk.
The Liverpool captain has been impressed by his young defensive partner but has also delivered an important warning: stay calm, keep working and keep learning. Van Dijk believes the partnership is still developing and that both players will continue learning each other’s movements and reactions as they play more games together. 👀🤝
🧱 THREE CLEAN SHEETS… AND THE DEFENCE IS ONLY GETTING STARTED
Liverpool’s latest clean-sheet run is their first three-match Premier League streak since the opening weeks of their 2024/25 title-winning campaign.
Even more interestingly, the improvement has come after Liverpool conceded four goals in their opening two league matches. The defensive unit has since become noticeably more settled, with Araújo’s presence at right-back also adding extra strength and physicality.
Van Dijk was quick to stress that clean sheets are not solely about the centre-backs or goalkeeper. The forwards and midfielders also contribute through their pressing and defensive work. 💪🔴
But make no mistake…
Van Dijk + Jacquet is becoming a partnership Liverpool fans will be watching very closely. 👀🔥
The veteran leader alongside a fearless 21-year-old France international, with Araújo and Kerkez providing additional protection from the full-back positions.
Liverpool may have plenty to improve in attack, but defensively, something serious is beginning to take shape. 🧱🔴
Three straight Premier League clean sheets. Three games without conceding. And Jacquet is only getting started. 🇫🇷🔥
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