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Jeremy Jacquet endured a worrying moment during Stade Rennais\u2019 Ligue 1 meeting with Lens after appearing to suffer a shoulder injury late in the match.<\/p>\n
The young defender, who has been a regular starter for Rennes this season, was involved in a physical passage of play in the second half before immediately showing signs of discomfort.<\/p>\n
By the 69th minute, concern was clear.<\/p>\n
Jacquet clutched his left shoulder and struggled to continue, prompting medical staff to rush onto the pitch.<\/p>\n
The timing of the injury is particularly sensitive for Liverpool, who officially confirmed the \u00a360 million signing of Jacquet just days ago on transfer deadline day.<\/a><\/p>\n The Reds secured a deal worth an initial \u00a355 million plus \u00a35 million in add-ons, beating out fierce competition from Chelsea.<\/p>\n While the 20-year-old is set to finish the current campaign at Rennes, he is officially scheduled to move to Anfield in the summer on a long-term contract through 2031.<\/p>\n The Rennes doctor escorted him carefully to the touchline as the defender remained visibly in pain.<\/p>\n Moments later, head coach Habib Beye made the decision to substitute him, bringing on Mahamadou Nagida to stabilise the defensive line.<\/p>\n Jacquet\u2019s injury interrupted what had been another demanding performance in a campaign where he has quickly established himself as one of Rennes\u2019 most relied-upon defenders.<\/p>\n His physical presence and composure have been central to Rennes\u2019 defensive structure, particularly during a season filled with tactical adjustments and high-pressure fixtures.<\/p>\n From a broader perspective, the timing of the incident adds to the tension around Rennes, who are navigating an intense run of matches while trying to regain consistency.<\/p>\n Losing a key defender, even temporarily, would be a setback.<\/p>\n Initial reactions suggested caution rather than panic, but the visible discomfort raised immediate concern among teammates and staff.<\/p>\n Rennes have yet to release an official medical update, leaving supporters waiting to understand the severity of the issue.<\/p>\n For now, the focus is on recovery. Jacquet\u2019s early substitution was a protective measure, and Rennes will hope the injury proves minor as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.<\/p>\n The defender walked off with assistance, but without dramatic signs of distress, a small positive in what was otherwise an unsettling moment for the club.<\/p>\n Get well soon J\u00e9r\u00e9my Jacquet \ud83d\ude4f pic.twitter.com\/HIFDyiSiG0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone? Join our WhatsApp community by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n