JACQUET'S RISE TO FAME! | Liverpool Fans Can't Get Enough

Dave Davis is back with another Newsround, bringing all the latest Liverpool news from the international break.

The spotlight falls on Jeremy Jacquet after a superb senior France debut. The Liverpool defender completed the full match in a clean-sheet victory over Belgium, winning four tackles, six duels and completing ten passes into the opposition's final third. Dave digs into the numbers and explains why Liverpool could have an exceptional defensive talent on their hands.

There is also an intriguing comparison with Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen and Marcos Senesi. Jacquet's early progressive passing numbers are particularly striking, suggesting Andoni Iraola has inherited a centre-back capable of giving Liverpool another dimension when building from defence.

Elsewhere, there is less encouraging news surrounding Cody Gakpo. The Dutch forward has withdrawn from international duty with an ankle problem and reports suggest he could miss several weeks, putting his involvement against Manchester City in serious doubt.

Dave also discusses Liverpool's heavy international workload, Bradley Barcola's France performance and Julian Ward officially returning to work, with contracts and midfield recruitment already providing plenty for Liverpool's sporting director to address.
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