Jeremy Jacquet: What Liverpool supporters must know about £60m centre
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Liverpool's new signing Jeremy Jacquet is currently sidelined with a minor medical issue, preventing his participation in the team's US tour matches. The club is managing his physical workload carefully to ensure he is ready for the upcoming Premier League season.
Why it matters
It provides clarity for fans regarding the status of a high-profile, expensive transfer acquisition during the pre-season period.
The reason for Jeremy Jacquet 's absence against Sunderland has been explained.
The highly rated 21-year-old centre-back recently joined the Premier League giants from French outfit Rennes in a lucrative 60m summer deal , but was not included in Andoni Iraola 's team to play the Black Cats .
According to The Athletic's James Pearce , the young defender will play no part in Saturday's fixture, even if the underlying medical issue is not considered serious.
Supporters had been eager to see the France Under-21 international in action as he adapts to his new surroundings across the Atlantic.
The report hints that medical staff anticipate that Jacquet will quickly resume full training alongside his new teammates while the squad continues their overseas tour.
Jeremy Jacquet won't be involved for Liverpool today. Just a precautionary measure and he is expected to resume training while on the US tour.
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