Liverpool’s new signing, Jérémie Quijoux, suffered a “serious” shoulder injury during his club Rennes’ match against Lens in the French league on Saturday, raising doubts about the defender’s readiness before his move to Anfield this summer.
The match ended in a 3-1 defeat for Rennes, with Quijoux taking a heavy fall in the second half and appearing to be in significant pain as he left the pitch.
The Rennes coach told reporters after the match, “Jérémie injured his shoulder, while [another player injured in the same match] had a muscular injury.”
He added, “We will see what happens, but both injuries are indeed serious.”
Last Monday, an agreement was reached to sign Quijoux for £60 million ($80 million), but the 20-year-old defender will remain with his current club until the end of the season.
Liverpool, currently sitting sixth in the Premier League table, will host their next opponent on Sunday while missing four defenders due to injuries.
Liverpool
Liverpool is a historic port city in northwest England, which grew to global prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries due to its pivotal role in the transatlantic trade, including the slave trade. Its maritime history is central to its identity, and its cultural significance was later cemented by being the birthplace of The Beatles and having its mercantile maritime center designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
Jérémie Quijoux
Jérémie Quijoux is not a known place or cultural site; it appears to be a personal name. Therefore, no historical summary about a location or cultural site can be provided.
Rennes
Rennes is the historic capital of Brittany in northwestern France, with a history dating back over 2,000 years to the Gaulish tribe of the Redones. The city is renowned for its well-preserved half-timbered medieval houses, particularly in the old town, and its classical 18th-century architecture, which largely resulted from reconstruction after a devastating fire in 1720.
Lens
Lens is a city in northern France historically known for its coal mining industry, which drove its growth from the 19th century until the closure of the last pit in 1986. Today, it is also recognized for the Louvre-Lens Museum, a satellite of the Paris Louvre that opened in 2012 to revitalize the region through culture.
French league
The French league, commonly known as Ligue 1, is the top professional football division in France. It was founded in 1932 under the name National before being renamed Division 1 and later Ligue 1, with AS Saint-Étienne and Paris Saint-Germain among its most successful clubs.
Anfield
Anfield is a football stadium in Liverpool, England, and the historic home of Liverpool Football Club since 1892. Originally the home of Everton FC from 1884 to 1891, the stadium is famed for its atmosphere and the iconic “You’ll Never Walk Alone” anthem sung by its supporters.
Premier League
The Premier League is the top level of the English football league system, founded in 1992 when clubs in the Football League First Division broke away to capitalize on lucrative television rights deals. It has since grown into one of the world’s most popular and commercially successful sports leagues, known for its global audience and competitive nature.
