Has Jérémy Jacquet (20) played his last ever game with formative club Rennes before his €72m move to Liverpool. The France U21 international is currently sidelined after picking up a serious shoulder luxation during Rennes’ 3-1 away defeat to Lens on February 7. Newly-named Rennes head coach Franck Haise has provided a minimalistic update on Thursday regarding Jacquet. “I don’t precisely know. Jérémy is receiving treatment, undergoing rehabilitation, he’s working in the gym, that’s where we are at the moment.“
Ouest-France reports that Jacquet has been touted to undergo surgery, but the latter has not been confirmed. If he were to undergo surgery, his chances to feature for Rennes before the end of the season in May would be very slim. The outlet understands that Liverpool – who are set to welcome Jacquet for the Reds’ preseason – are in close contact with Rennes to discuss the best medical process for their new signing.
Given Jacquet has already injured his shoulder two years ago during his loan spell at Clermont, the risks of relapses is higher without surgery. It means that Jacquet may be torn between his desire to help Rennes get over the European line for the end of the season and his wish to successfully integrate into Liverpool with his shoulder concerns out of sight. Rennes host Toulouse on Saturday for Ligue 1’s Matchday 24.
