Liverpool gambled on Jacquet and it is paying off

What the report says

BBC Sport reports that Liverpool’s summer decision to sign 21-year-old French defender Jeremy Jacquet for about £60m is looking increasingly successful. The club moved quickly for him after previously tracking Leny Yoro, and Jacquet chose Liverpool despite interest from Chelsea. The article says the transfer raised questions at the time, partly because Jacquet had only a limited top-flight record in France, but he has since become a regular starter at Anfield.

Jacquet has featured in every Premier League and Champions League match since arriving and has logged more minutes than any Liverpool outfield player this season apart from goalkeeper Alisson. That is notable because he spent much of the year before the move recovering from a broken shoulder and a knee issue. BBC Sport says he first appeared in a pre-season friendly before making his competitive debut at Newcastle, where he was immediately trusted in a difficult away fixture.

His early displays have helped Liverpool keep several clean sheets and remain strong defensively. The article highlights his interceptions, blocks and tackles as evidence of his impact, while also noting praise from senior figures at the club and from France coach Zinedine Zidane, who has already handed him an international debut. The piece places Jacquet’s rise in the wider context of Liverpool reshaping their defence after departures and injuries, making his rapid adaptation significant for both the club’s short-term results and longer-term planning.