Defender Jeremy Jacquet earned high praise from manager Andoni Iraola after a solid display helped Liverpool secure a 1-0 win over Bournemouth, with Alexander Isak scoring and Alisson keeping a clean sheet. The performance also propelled Jacquet toward his first senior France call‑up.
On Sunday Liverpool claimed a 1-0 victory at the Vitality Stadium, with Alexander Isak finding the net and defender Jeremy Jacquet drawing particular acclaim. Manager Andoni Iraola highlighted Jacquet’s composure alongside Virgil van Dijk, saying the French youngster’s impact was a "step forward" for the team (source 1). The win kept Liverpool unbeaten in their opening five league games, a feat not achieved by a Liverpool manager since Joe Fagan in 1983 (source 2).
Defensively, the Reds were anchored by Alisson Becker’s decisive intervention in the 93rd minute, when he collected a Bournemouth corner to preserve the lead and secure a third successive Premier League clean sheet (source 2). The goalkeeper also produced a spectacular reflex save from an Evanilson back‑heel early in the match, underscoring the solidity of Iraola’s back line. Combined with Van Dijk’s leadership, Liverpool’s defensive shape appeared markedly improved, contributing to the narrow but vital win.
Jacquet’s performances have not gone unnoticed beyond Anfield. He earned his first senior call‑up for France this week, a milestone that reflects his rapid adaptation to Premier League football (source 7; source 8). The defender’s emergence offers a glimpse of Liverpool’s post‑Van Dijk options, while the club’s ascent to sixth place in the table signals a promising start to Iraola’s tenure (source 7).