Key Takeaways:
- Jérémy Jacquet sustained a significant shoulder injury during Rennes’ defeat to Lens
- Jacquet, who will join Liverpool in June, could require surgery, potentially ruling him out for the rest of the season
- Liverpool have agreed to a £60 million deal with bonuses for the 20-year-old French defender
Jacquet’s Injury Clouds Rennes Last Matches
Liverpool’s incoming signing Jérémy Jacquet may have played his final match for Rennes after suffering a major shoulder injury in Saturday’s loss to Lens. The 20-year-old defender, officially acquired by Liverpool on the last day of the winter transfer window and presented as a summer reinforcement, now faces an uncertain spell on the sidelines.
Uncertain Recovery Timeline and Surgical Concern
According to a report published today by “L’Équipe,” there remains ambiguity regarding the length of Jacquet’s recovery. The French outlet has indicated that Jacquet might be required to undergo surgery, which would severely undermine any prospects of returning to play for Rennes before the conclusion of the current campaign.
Liverpool’s new summer signing Jeremy Jacquet has sustained a “serious” shoulder injury, according to Rennes head coach Habib Beye.
The 20-year-old fell awkwardly in the second half of a 3-1 defeat to Lens in Ligue 1 and appeared in agony as he left the pitch. pic.twitter.com/W2ZeQesEVE
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 7, 2026
Defensive Crisis at Rennes
Compounding Rennes’ defensive woes, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal also sustained an injury in Saturday’s match against Lens and is now expected to be unavailable for an extended period. This latest setback intensifies the club’s ongoing struggles with defensive absences.
| Player | Injury | Estimated Recovery | Upcoming Transfer | Transfer Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jérémy Jacquet | Serious shoulder injury | Unknown (possible surgery) | Liverpool (joining in June) | £60 million + bonuses |
