Liverpool are reportedly placing significant faith in Jeremy Jacquet, the £60m French centre-back they've brought in, with hopes he could make his debut in Sunday's friendly against Monaco at Anfield.
According to Sky Sports, the Reds view Jacquet as "the real deal" and are keen to integrate him quickly into their defensive setup. The clash with Monaco, kicking off at 2:30pm, offers an early opportunity to assess how he fits alongside Liverpool's current backline before the Premier League season gets underway, with Newcastle up next.
While specifics on Jacquet's background remain light in the report, the price tag alone signals the scale of Liverpool's ambition and belief in the young defender. It's understood his involvement against the Ligue 1 side will be closely watched as manager and coaching staff decide how central a role he'll play as the campaign begins.