Liverpool F.C. Has been handed an injury boost as new signing Jeremy Jacquet made his debut in the Reds' friendly match against a Serie A side. The 21-year-old defender scored a goal in the match, bundling home from a corner after Cody Gakpo's opener.
It was the second of two fixtures against the Serie A side, with two separate teams playing in either match. Andoni Iraola plumped to field what is likely to be his first-choice XI in the second game, which was open to supporters after the first, earlier on Sunday, was played behind closed doors at Anfield.
Why it matters for Liverpool F.C.
The highlight of the victory was a debut for Jeremy Jacquet, who finally sported his new colours for the first time after his £60million move from Rennes, which was finalised in January and made official this summer. The defender suffered a serious shoulder injury last term that curtailed his campaign, and he had been carefully managed by his new club in the lead-up to the Premier League season.
The Frenchman made his bow in front of the Liverpool faithful on Sunday alongside Virgil van Dijk, with the pair expected to be Iraola's go-to partnership at the heart of defence this year. The 21-year-old notched the second goal on debut, bundling home from a corner after Cody Gakpo's opener.
Liverpool F.C. Is currently 25 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race, with 63 goals scored and 53 conceded this season. The Reds finished 5th in the Premier League last season, with 60 points from 38 games, and are looking to improve their form this year.
Behind closed doors
The behind closed doors match earlier in the day ended in a goalless draw, with Mac Allister playing 69 minutes before being replaced by Talla Ndiaye, while Harvey Elliott was fielded on the right flank and played 56 minutes. Federico Chiesa led the line while Munoz started on the left, while Wataru Endo and Kostas Tsimikas both played 90 minutes in the backline, ahead of deputy shot-stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
