Jérémy Jacquet Suffers Hamstring Blow Ahead of Man City Clash
The young Liverpool centre-back has been one of the standout performers of the early season, and his latest injury comes at a frustrating time for both club and country.
The French Football Federation confirmed that Jacquet felt a strain in his left hamstring, ruling him out of France’s final international-break fixture. The decision appears to have been made as a precaution, with no definite recovery timeline announced yet. (Get French Football News)
Jacquet had made a huge impression during his first senior international call-up. The 21-year-old started France’s previous two matches and received strong praise from Zinedine Zidane after showing confidence, composure and strength in the heart of the defence.
Now, however, Liverpool supporters will be nervously waiting for the next medical update.
And the timing could hardly be more dramatic. Liverpool are preparing to face Manchester City in a massive Premier League showdown at Anfield this weekend, meaning Jacquet’s fitness could become a major talking point.
Jacquet has quickly become an important part of Andoni Iraola’s defence, starting six of Liverpool’s seven matches this season. His absence would therefore be a serious headache, especially with Liverpool already dealing with other fitness concerns. (Yahoo Sports)
The good news is that the current reports suggest the hamstring problem is being treated cautiously rather than described as a major injury. Jacquet is expected to return to Liverpool for further assessment, which should provide a clearer picture of whether he can make the squad against City.
Liverpool fans will be praying for one thing: let this be only a minor scare.
A fit Jacquet against Manchester City could be absolutely massive.
