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CONOR BRADLEY BOOST: RIGHT-BACK CLOSE TO RETURN FOR LEEDS CLASH

Arne Slot confirmed that Bradley will miss the Sunderland match but Jeremie Frimpong is also due back next week. Their return provides crucial depth before the AFCON player departures.

Conor Bradley Boost: Right-Back Close to Return for Leeds Clash
Bradley Set to Miss Midweek Clash at Anfield

Liverpool aims to keep their Premier League win streak going when they play Sunderland at Anfield this Wednesday.

After struggling with six league losses out of seven matches and three straight losses in all competitions, the Reds got back on track last Sunday, beating West Ham United 2-0.

With a packed schedule, Arne Slot is hoping to get some injured players back in action, including Conor Bradley.

Bradley has been out for the last three games due to a muscle injury, but he's now back in training.

Liverpool Gets Injury Boost

The 22-year-old has become the team’s main right-back after Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid this summer.

Bradley has started seven Premier League games and made two substitute appearances, but injuries have limited his playing time.

Arne Slot has said that Bradley will probably miss the match this week, but he should be ready to play against Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday.

Slot also mentioned that Jeremie Frimpong, who hasn't played since getting injured against Eintracht Frankfurt in October, should be back in training next week.

Slot told reporters, "Conor joined a team training session yesterday for the first time."

“It's not fully 100% yet, so we had to take it easy. But the good thing is that he's doing some parts with the group already.

“We expect the same with Jeremie next week, so they’re both coming back. We have a lot of games, so Jeremie will miss out on three more games, even if he trains with us next week. But they are both on their way back.

“I hope Bradley will be ready for Leeds.”

Good Injury News for Liverpool

This news is great for Liverpool, giving Slot more choices at right-back, which means players like Dominik Szoboszlai or Curtis Jones can play in their usual positions.

Joe Gomez played really well in the last game against West Ham, and he'll probably keep playing as long as he stays fit.

With Mohamed Salah leaving to join Egypt for the AFCON in mid-December, Frimpong could be important on the right side while he's gone.

Giovanni Leoni injured his ACL in his first game and will probably not play again this season.

WHY DID JEREMY JACQUET SNUB CHELSEA FOR LIVERPOOL? THE SECRET VIRGIL CONNECTION

Liverpool secure Jeremy Jacquet in a £60m Deadline Day coup. The 20-year-old chose Anfield over Chelsea for a summer move.

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Liverpool scouted Jeremy Jacquet in secret before the huge £60m bid

Liverpool turned heads on Transfer Deadline Day when Arne Slot jumped into the mix and snapped up one of Europe’s brightest young talents.

The Reds dropped £55 million up front—plus another potential £5 million in add-ons—to bring in Jeremy Jacquet. He’ll link up with his new teammates this summer. Chelsea hovered around the deal too, but Jacquet chose Liverpool over the Blues.

French football pundit Julian Laurens isn’t shy about his excitement. He told Sky Sports, “He’s the real deal. Sure, he’s only 20. He hasn’t played for France yet, and you won’t find him in the Champions League or Europa League. But he’s already shown so much. Last season, Rennes brought him back from a second division loan, and this year, playing under Habib Beye, he’s just kept improving. You can’t miss with this kid. He’s going to be special.

“He reminds me of when William Saliba broke through at Saint-Etienne, or even Wesley Fofana. The point is, if you really value untapped talent, you’re willing to pay big. And Liverpool just did—because Jacquet’s that promising.”

Jacquet grew up in Bondy, the same Paris suburb that produced Kylian Mbappe, William Saliba, and Randal Kolo Muani. It’s up in Seine-Saint-Denis, northeast of central Paris.

His football education, though, happened at Rennes out in Brittany. He came up through their academy, playing alongside guys like Desire Doue—who won the Champions League with PSG—and Tottenham’s Mathys Tel.

Back then, Jacquet idolised Paul Pogba, but once they moved him to centre-back, he started looking up to Virgil van Dijk.

He made his first-team debut for Rennes in January 2024, then went on loan to Clermont Foot 63, who were fighting relegation in Ligue 1. Even after they went down, Rennes kept him out on loan because he did so well with the French U19 squad.

But in February 2025, Rennes called him back, and he’s been a regular for Habib Beye ever since.

Asked about his playing style, Jacquet said, “I’m calm on the ball—maybe I look a little nonchalant, but I’m always focused. What makes me stand out is playing out from the back and breaking lines with the right pass.”

JEREMY JACQUET UPDATE: FABRIZIO ROMANO CONFIRMS LIVERPOOL INTEREST BUT RENNES DEMAND CLUB-RECORD FEE

Liverpool is battling Chelsea and Bayern Munich for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet as Arne Slot faces a mounting injury crisis.

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Liverpool is in advanced talks for Jeremy Jacquet, but Rennes hold out for the summer

Liverpool really wants to sign Jeremy Jacquet this month, but with Chelsea, Man United, and Arsenal also circling, it looks like they’ll have to wait until summer.

They just locked in a spot in the Champions League last 16 after cruising past Qarabag FK, so things are looking good on that front. This season, they’ve already faced a couple of those big clubs—snatching a last-gasp win over Atletico thanks to Van Dijk’s 92nd-minute header, but coming up short with a 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in Turkey.

On Wednesday, Ryan Gravenberch ended up playing centre-back because Joe Gomez is out injured, and Ibrahima Konate is still away after his father passed away. They're really stretched at the back, especially with Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni both dealing with long-term injuries. The club decided not to go after Marc Guehi this month, which let Manchester City snap him up for under £30 million.

Now, Liverpool is eyeing Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. L’Equipe reported in January that Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all want him. Fabrizio Romano gave an update, saying Liverpool would love to get the deal done now, but Rennes just don’t want to sell until summer. So, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern are all talking to Rennes and Jacquet’s people, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

With all these injuries piling up, people are wondering if Liverpool might try to bring in someone before the window closes. Arne Slot responded, saying the club always tries to make smart decisions, thinking about both the short and long term. That’s why they focus on signing young talent who can still develop—sometimes you just have to be patient and trust the process.

He pointed out that Liverpool doesn’t have a massive squad packed with four right-backs, a dozen midfielders, or a handful of strikers. They need to be clever about their moves, balancing immediate needs with future plans.

As for the latest on injuries, Slot said they’ll see how Jeremie Frimpong is doing—maybe he won’t be fit for Saturday, but he could be ready soon after. With just one game a week coming up, injuries should ease up a bit, but you never know with football.

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