Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has showered praise on French defender Jeremy Jacquet following a solid performance in the Reds' narrow away victory over Bournemouth.
The 21-year-old centre-back played a crucial role in helping the Merseysiders secure their third consecutive clean sheet in the Premier League, earning him his first call-up to the French national team.
The Spanish tactician didn't hold back in expressing his satisfaction with the young player's swift adaptation:
I’m really happy for him. Jeremy has been fantastic in aiding our defensive line - it's now three matches in a row without conceding. I'm incredibly pleased he’s been called up to the national team; it’s a wonderful squad and I know how excited he is. He shows a level of composure and confidence beyond his years, and we’re very pleased with him.
Despite his youth, he’s adapting to the Premier League at an astonishing rate. Early in the season, he struggled physically with the pace of the match; he finished games cramping up and tired, which meant we had to substitute him. Today’s performance was a colossal step forward. He looked impervious until the final whistle and finished the match in excellent physical shape. I hope he continues to grow in the same way.
Jeremy Jacquet has made a strong start at Anfield: after five matches, Liverpool's defence sits second in the Premier League for reliability, having conceded the fewest goals and delivering three clean sheets.
