Liverpool's Jacquet to Have Shoulder Surgery After Injury

Liverpool's newly signed defender Jérémy Jacquet will undergo shoulder surgery in the coming days after sustaining an injury during a Ligue 1 match last month, sidelining the 20-year-old for the remainder of his time at Rennes.

The French center back, who agreed to a transfer to Liverpool in early February, suffered the injury on February 7 while playing for Rennes against Lens. He was forced off in the 66th minute of the 3-1 defeat and has not featured since. Rennes confirmed the development in a statement Tuesday, noting that medical examinations led to the decision for surgery. "On the pitch against Lens on February 7th, Jérémy Jacquet was forced to leave the game early due to a left shoulder injury," the club said. "Following medical examinations, surgery has been scheduled in the coming days. Stade Rennais F.C. wishes him a speedy recovery."

The injury occurred just days after Liverpool finalized the deal, valued at 60 million euros with potential add-ons, to bring Jacquet to Anfield in July. The arrangement allowed him to remain on loan at Rennes until the end of the season, providing continuity amid Liverpool's need for defensive depth. However, the setback means...