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Van Dijk discusses Jacquet's progress after Liverpool's win over Como

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:09 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Van Dijk discusses Jacquet's progress after Liverpool's win over Como

Summary

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk commented on the defensive performance of new signing Jeremy Jacquet following a friendly match against Como on August 16. Fans praised Jacquet's display on social media. Van Dijk acknowledged the need for the defense to build connections, noting that this takes time, particularly as the team integrates other recent acquisitions like Ronald Araujo. He expressed hope for a swift development in their cohesion ahead of the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Virgil van Dijk spoke about Jeremy Jacquet's performance after the friendly vs. Como
•Fans celebrated Jacquet's showing on social media after the match
•Van Dijk emphasized the importance of building defensive connections
•Jacquet's communication skills in English were noted as an advantage
•Liverpool aims to improve defensive cohesion with new signings

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12:09 PMYahoo Sports — 'You need a connection and that takes time' - Van Dijk on Jacquet

What they're saying

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In the aftermath of Sunday's friendly win over Como, fans have taken to social media to celebrate the performance of Jeremy Jacquet. "That's absolutely normal, but hopefully we can get that going as quickly as possible."
— Yahoo Sports

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