Jeremy Jacquet impresses for France after Liverpool's £60m summer signing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 7:55 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Jeremy Jacquet, the Liverpool center-back signed this summer for £60 million, delivered a strong performance in France's 1-0 Nations League victory over Belgium on Monday. Playing 90 minutes, Jacquet completed 67 of 73 passes and contributed defensively with multiple clearances and recoveries. The match followed a summer in which Liverpool's defense faced uncertainty, particularly after the departure of Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid on a free transfer. Liverpool's defensive lineup has seen improvement with Jacquet’s integration, while Konate has struggled with inconsistency in Madrid. Jacquet's form raises expectations for his continued role in the team's defensive strategy moving forward.
- •Jacquet's strong performance helped France defeat Belgium 1-0.
- •Liverpool signed Jacquet for £60 million from Rennes this summer.
- •Real Madrid's Konate has struggled with performance inconsistencies.
- •Jacquet's contributions include 67 accurate passes and several defensive contributions.
- •Liverpool's defense looks promising with Jacquet and Ronald Araujo's arrival.
- 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool humbled Real Madrid with £60m deal and Monday evening proved it
"Real Madrid may very well be left wondering if they secured the right Frenchman’s signature following Jeremy Jacquet’s outstanding full senior international debut for France.The Liverpool centre-b...
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