Liverpool face defensive concern as Jeremy Jacquet suffers hamstring strain

Liverpool’s defensive plans clouded by Jacquet hamstring strain

Liverpool’s preparations for Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Manchester City have been complicated by an injury to defender Jeremy Jacquet, who missed France’s 4-1 win over Belgium with a strain to his left hamstring, according to the Premier League’s injury update.

The setback has become one of the most significant developments of the extended international break because Jacquet’s availability is now in doubt for Liverpool’s next league fixture. The Standard reported that the French defender could be a doubt for the City game after the French Football Federation confirmed the hamstring strain.

Liverpool face wider fitness concerns

Jacquet is not Liverpool’s only concern. The Premier League reported that Alexander Isak left Sweden’s squad with a thigh problem, while Cody Gakpo withdrew from the Netherlands camp after suffering an ankle injury against Serbia. The club’s injury list also includes longer-term absences, although the available reports do not provide confirmed return dates for every player.

The timing is particularly awkward for Liverpool, with the Premier League restart approaching after a three-week pause. The BBC’s report on the extended break said domestic action is due to resume from Friday.

Sky Sports described the Jacquet issue as a concern ahead of the City match, with analysis focusing on how serious Liverpool’s defensive situation could become if the player is unavailable. No final decision on his fitness has been reported.

The available coverage confirms the injury but does not establish whether Jacquet will miss Sunday’s match, leaving Liverpool to await further assessment before the fixture.