Rennes have issued an official update on highly rated defender Jérémy Jacquet following his injury scare last month — and it is significant news for Liverpool F.C. supporters tracking their future signing, Softfootball reports.
The teenage centre-back is set to join Liverpool in the summer after a deal was agreed earlier this season with Stade Rennais F.C.. The Reds are believed to have secured one of France’s brightest defensive prospects in a package worth around £60 million including add-ons, underlining the club’s long-term investment strategy.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano on his official X handle, Rennes have confirmed that Jacquet will undergo surgery after sustaining a left shoulder injury.
Romano stated:
Rennes confirm Jeremy Jacquet is set to undergo surgery after suffering a left shoulder injury. Liverpool staff are also closely monitoring Jacquet’s recovery plan as he will join #LFC in the summer.
Liverpool’s medical and performance staff are said to be closely monitoring his rehabilitation programme ahead of his planned summer arrival at Anfield.
The injury occurred during Rennes’ Ligue 1 clash with RC Lens on February 7, when Jacquet was forced off in the first half after landing awkwardly on his shoulder while contesting a challenge.
Initial fears suggested a potentially serious setback, prompting understandable concern on Merseyside given the scale of the investment and the player’s importance to Liverpool’s defensive planning.
Rennes confirmed the development in an official statement:
Jérémy Jacquet is set to undergo surgery. On the pitch against Lens on February 7th, Jérémy Jacquet was forced to leave the game early due to a left shoulder injury. Following medical examinations, surgery has been scheduled in the coming days. Stade Rennais F.C. wishes him a speedy recovery.
While surgery inevitably represents a setback, the timing may offer reassurance for Liverpool. With Jacquet not expected to link up with the squad until the summer transfer window, there remains a realistic pathway for him to complete his rehabilitation in France and return to full fitness before pre-season preparations begin.
Both clubs will be hopeful that the procedure resolves the issue fully, allowing the defender to begin his Liverpool career without lingering physical concerns.
The expectation internally is that Jacquet remains a cornerstone of the club’s defensive rebuild and a player capable of developing into a first-team regular over time.
On the pitch, Liverpool recently strengthened their push for Champions League qualification with an emphatic 5–2 Premier League victory over West Ham United F.C. at Anfield on February 28, 2026. The result moved them level on points with Manchester United F.C. in fourth place, keeping the race for European football finely balanced as the season enters its decisive phase.