Anfield in Limbo: Liverpool’s New Signing Hits Injury Hurdle Before a Single Training Session

Injury Cloud Over Liverpool's Incoming Defender

Liverpool have been handed worrying news regarding their incoming defender Jérémy Jakie, who is due to join Rennes’ next summer from Rennes.

The Reds agreed to sign the French youngster for 55 million pounds in a deal that has sparked extensive debate since it was announced.

In yesterday’s Ligue 1 meeting, Rennes were beaten 3-1 by Lens, and Jakie limped off in the 69th minute after suffering a heavy shoulder injury; he appeared to be in serious pain as he received treatment on the pitch before leaving the field.

Habib Bay told reporters that Jakie sustained a shoulder injury and that no final diagnosis had been made yet; the situation also looked troubling for Abdel Hamid Aït Bodlal, who left the game with a muscular issue.

Jakie had featured in 19 matches for Rennes this season, but the final tally of appearances remains uncertain as Liverpool await further medical clarification and a clearer prognosis.

Lens had been leading 2-1 when Jakie departed; Rennes, down to ten men, still managed to push the score to 3-1 and claim the win. Rennes sit sixth in Ligue 1 ahead of upcoming fixtures.

Punchline: If his shoulder heals quickly, Liverpool's defense will be so tight that even the bench will start to smile—finally a defensive lineup that defies gravity.

Punchline: And if not, well, at least the medical bills will give us a new transfer record to discuss—timing is everything in football and comedy alike.