Liverpool have been handed a significant fitness concern after Jeremy Jacquet was surprisingly omitted from the France starting lineup for their Nations League showdown against Belgium. The young centre-back, who has been a revelation at Anfield this season, was forced to watch from the sidelines as a Manchester United rival took his place on the international stage.
Zinedine Zidane has expressed his absolute astonishment at the rapid rise of Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet following the youngster's sensational start to life with the French national team. The legendary former Real Madrid boss was left waxing lyrical about the 21-year-old’s maturity and tactical discipline on the international stage.
Jeremy Jacquet enjoyed a milestone evening on Monday as he earned his first senior cap for France in a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Belgium. The Liverpool defender was drafted into the starting lineup by Zinedine Zidane, putting in a commanding performance that helped Les Bleus secure three points and a vital clean sheet in the UEFA Nations League.
Jeremy Jacquet fits the fabric of classy Liverpool centre-halves, Ray Houghton has admitted to GOAL, with the French defender considered to be cut from similar cloth to Reds heroes Virgil van Dijk and Alan Hansen. Having moved to Merseyside in the summer of 2026, Jacquet has been showcasing his physicality, reading of the game and clever distribution.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has lauded the rapid development of Jeremy Jacquet after the young defender played a pivotal role in the Reds' narrow 1-0 win over Bournemouth. The 21-year-old’s commanding display capped off a dream week that also saw him receive his maiden senior call-up to the French national team.
New France head coach Zinedine Zidane has unveiled his maiden squad, handing surprise debut call-ups to Jacquet, Diouf, and Da Cunha alongside Restes and Lepaul. The former Real Madrid manager confirmed Kylian Mbappe as captain while turning the page on veteran figures.
Liverpool landed a future “superstar” in Jeremy Jacquet, Danny Murphy has told GOAL, with a French defender that could be likened to fellow countryman William Saliba being informed of the “biggest quality” that he must learn. At just 21 years of age, the classy centre-half has already shown enough to suggest that he can become one of the Premier League’s best.
Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet has been pre-selected for the France national team by Zinedine Zidane following his impressive start to life at Anfield. The 21-year-old centre-back could be set for his maiden senior international appearance in the upcoming fixtures.
Andoni Iraola has revealed why he took a ruthless approach with Jeremy Jacquet during Liverpool's hard-fought victory over Ipswich Town. Despite the young defender flirting with a red card, the Reds boss insisted that the Frenchman needed to endure the pressure to aid his long-term development at Anfield.
Virgil van Dijk is into the final year of his contract at Liverpool, meaning that free agency will be hit in the summer of 2027. Do the Reds have a succession plan in place for their defensive king? Stephen Warnock has admitted to GOAL that they might, with talented youngsters Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni ready to fill roles of crown princes at Anfield.
