Andoni Iraola confirms Jeremy Jacquet injury return date as Liverpool prepare for Como double-header
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed that new signing Jeremy Jacquet is nearing his debut following a period of injury management. The defender is expected to feature in the upcoming double-header against Como.
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The integration of high-value signings is critical for Liverpool's defensive stability as they prepare for the new Premier League campaign.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed that big-money summer signing Jeremy Jacquet is finally closing in on his first appearance for the club. The French defender has been carefully managed during the off-season but is now expected to feature in the upcoming double-header against Como.
Liverpool supporters have been forced to wait for a first glimpse of their new defensive powerhouse, but the wait appears to be nearly over. Jacquet, who completed a deal worth up to £60m earlier this summer, has been sidelined for the opening fixtures of the Reds' pre-season schedule.
The 21-year-old was absent once again as Andoni Iraola’s side fell to a 3-2 defeat against Monaco at Anfield on Sunday, sparking questions about his readiness for the new Premier League campaign.
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