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Andoni Iraola confirms Jeremy Jacquet's return to Liverpool for Leeds match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:10 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Andoni Iraola confirms Jeremy Jacquet's return to Liverpool for Leeds match

Summary

Andoni Iraola announced that Jeremy Jacquet will return to action for Liverpool's upcoming match against Leeds United. Liverpool has faced defensive challenges during pre-season due to injuries to Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni, as well as Virgil van Dijk's lack of competitive match fitness. The team is also integrating new signing Jacquet, who has been recovering from a knock. Iraola stated Jacquet is expected to play an important role on Sunday, which is seen as a boost for the squad as they prepare for the Premier League campaign next month.

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•Jeremy Jacquet is confirmed to return against Leeds United.
•Liverpool deals with injuries to multiple senior defenders.
•The team is looking to build momentum under new manager Andoni Iraola.
•Jacquet's return is crucial as Liverpool prepares for the Premier League.

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5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Amazing news! Andoni Iraola confirms star will return to Liverpool

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Andoni Iraola has confirmed an exciting star is returning to Liverpool. Liverpool might have plenty of attention focused on their attacking targets and midfield rebuild, but there is another problem q...
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