Jérémy Jacquet’s incredible start to life at Liverpool has now received the ultimate international reward! The 21-year-old defender has officially made his senior debut for France, marking another huge milestone in what has been a rapid rise for the young centre-back.
Jacquet started for France against Belgium in the Nations League and played the full 90 minutes as Les Bleus secured a 1-0 victory and a clean sheet.
And he did not simply make up the numbers.
Jacquet looked composed, aggressive and confident throughout the game. He won 6 of his 9 duels, made 4 tackles and completed around 92% of his passes. He also played 10 passes into the final third, showing that his ability on the ball is becoming just as important as his defensive work. (This Is Anfield)
FROM LIVERPOOL BREAKTHROUGH TO FRANCE DEBUT
What makes this even more impressive is how quickly everything has happened.
Jacquet arrived at Liverpool with huge expectations after making the move from Rennes, but he has wasted little time showing that he can handle the pressure of playing at Anfield. His performances for Liverpool were enough to catch the attention of new France boss Zinedine Zidane, who included him in his first squad. (Reuters)
Now, just weeks into his Liverpool journey, Jacquet already has his first senior international appearance.
That is some rise.
JACQUET LOOKED RIGHT AT HOME
Against Belgium, the young defender showed exactly why Liverpool supporters have become so excited about him.
He was calm under pressure, strong in the challenges and comfortable moving the ball forward. Most importantly, he helped France keep a clean sheet in a difficult away fixture.
Even more impressive, Jacquet has remained grounded after the breakthrough. Rather than talking about becoming a guaranteed starter for France, he has insisted that he wants to take things step by step and continue improving.
LIVERPOOL FANS HAVE PLENTY TO BE EXCITED ABOUT
For Liverpool, this is another major sign that Jacquet’s adaptation is going exactly as hoped.
A young defender arriving in the Premier League, earning regular opportunities, impressing at Anfield and then receiving his first senior France cap is a remarkable sequence of events.
And the story may only be beginning.
Jérémy Jacquet is now officially a France international.
Liverpool may have a very special defender on their hands. (liverpoolfc.com)
