Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson reckons Jeremy Jacquet has everything to become the best centre-back in Premier League history, should he keep improving.
Johnson told Betarades he was blown away by what he saw from the Frenchman, praising his ability on the ball, calmness, athleticism, pace and strength. “To be so young, he’s so good on the ball, so calm, proper athlete, quick, strong,” Johnson said. “If he keeps improving, he could literally probably end up being the best centre-back the Premier League has ever seen.”
Jacquet joined Liverpool from Rennes in the summer for a deal potentially worth £60m. The 21-year-old has received his first France caps during the last international break and played the full 90 minutes in Tuesday’s 4-3 Champions League win over Villarreal alongside Virgil van Dijk.
Johnson stopped short of suggesting Jacquet would replace van Dijk, instead envisioning both playing together long-term. “You wouldn’t want him to replace Van Dijk, you’d like to keep them both together,” he said.
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How this story developed
- 22 Oct We first reported this.
- 22 Oct Johnson expands on his earlier praise, saying Jacquet could become the best centre-back in Premier League history and discussing Van Dijk's contract situation.
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