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Jeremy Jacquet Debuts, Scores as Liverpool Beat Como 2-0

8/17/2026

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Jacquet Scores

Liverpool defeated Italian side Como 2-0 in a pre-season friendly on 16 August 2026.
21-year-old French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, signed for £60 million, debuted and scored the second goal.
Ronald Araújo, on loan from Barcelona, replaced Jacquet at half-time and also made his Liverpool debut.
Head coach Andoni Iraola praised the clean sheet and noted the team’s attitude ahead of the season-opening match at Newcastle United on 23 August 2026.

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Inter Pursues Jones

Curtis Jones missed his second consecutive pre-season friendly because of a hip problem, and Inter Milan are preparing a new bid for the 25-year-old midfielder.
Liverpool’s 2026 pre-season record is three wins, two defeats and one draw, with a 0-0 draw against Como omitted and a later near-full-strength XI fielded.
Coach Iraola said pairing Alexander Isak with Dominik Szoboszlai could work, though he also considers moving Szoboszlai further forward.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 Liverpool shattered its transfer ceiling by paying a reported £25 million for Atlético Madrid striker Fernando Torres, the club’s highest fee at the time. That landmark deal anchored Liverpool’s strategy of splashing cash on emerging talent. The 2026 pre-season sees the same approach repeat as Liverpool sign 21-year-old French defender Jeremy Jacquet, underscoring a long-standing investment pattern.

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Jacquet Scores

Liverpool defeated Italian side Como 2-0 in a pre-season friendly on 16 August 2026.
21-year-old French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, signed for £60 million, debuted and scored the second goal.
Ronald Araújo, on loan from Barcelona, replaced Jacquet at half-time and also made his Liverpool debut.
Head coach Andoni Iraola praised the clean sheet and noted the team’s attitude ahead of the season-opening match at Newcastle United on 23 August 2026.

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