Liverpool Receive Major Injury Boost Ahead of Man City Clash as Jacquet Declared Fit
Liverpool have been handed a significant boost ahead of their Premier League showdown with Manchester City, with Andoni Iraola confirming that Jeremy Jacquet is fit and available for selection.
The 21-year-old defender was a doubt for Sunday’s blockbuster clash at Anfield after picking up a hamstring problem while on international duty with France.
Jacquet missed France’s second international fixture against Belgium after suffering a minor strain in his left hamstring. However, he returned to first-team training on Thursday, easing concerns over his availability.
Speaking ahead of the Manchester City encounter, Iraola expressed his satisfaction with the young defender’s progress and confirmed that he is ready to play.
The Liverpool head coach also praised Jacquet’s quality, highlighting his impressive performances and recent France debut while reminding him that there is still plenty of room for improvement.
Although Liverpool will complete another training session before the match, the latest update suggests Jacquet is on course to feature against the league leaders.
Jacquet’s Return Comes at the Perfect Time for Liverpool
Having Jacquet available is a major boost for Liverpool, particularly with the team already dealing with attacking injury problems.
Iraola has confirmed that Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo will miss Sunday’s encounter, leaving Liverpool without two important attacking options.
Jacquet’s return helps ease the pressure on the defensive department and gives Liverpool greater stability ahead of a difficult test against Manchester City’s dangerous attack.
Since arriving at Anfield during the summer transfer window, the young French defender has established himself as an important partner for captain Virgil van Dijk.
Their partnership has played a key role in Liverpool’s defensive performances this season, making Jacquet’s availability particularly valuable for the upcoming fixture.
With Liverpool hoping to maintain their unbeaten home run, Jacquet’s recovery could prove crucial as Iraola prepares his side for one of their toughest challenges of the campaign.
