Liverpool Lunchtime Round-Up, Thursday 22nd October 2026: Jeremy Jacquet Earns Huge Praise from Glen Johnson
Jeremy Jacquet continues to turn heads at Anfield, with former Reds defender Glen Johnson suggesting the 21-year-old Frenchman has the tools to become the greatest centre-back in Premier League history (Liverpool.com). The Liverpool Echo also notes his impact since arriving from Rennes has been clear, with Liverpool still weighing up a decision on Virgil van Dijk's future (Liverpool Echo).
There's encouraging news on the injury front too. Jayden Danns has been declared "ready to go" by under-21 boss Rob Page after an 18-month nightmare with injuries, giving Andoni Iraola a potential boost (Liverpool.com). Elsewhere, Iraola could have fresh concerns ahead of the weekend's Brighton clash, with Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz both missing training (Liverpool.com).
In loan news, Ronald Araujo has given his honest thoughts on playing right-back for Liverpool, while also discussing a possible switch to centre-back later in the season (Liverpool.com). Ifeanyi Ndukwe continues to shine at Levante, with Spanish media reportedly tipping him as one of the world's best young centre-backs (Liverpool.com) (This Is Anfield).
On the contract front, This Is Anfield reports that a new deal for teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha is "a matter of when, not if" (This Is Anfield), and he has also been nominated for the Champions League Player of the Week award (LiverpoolFC.com). Meanwhile, Jarell Quansah has avoided questions about his long-term future, with Liverpool holding a £50m option on the defender (This Is Anfield), and the club have reportedly set out their stance on a new contract for Alexis Mac Allister as he enters the final two years of his current deal (Liverpool.com). Florian Wirtz has also been surprisingly linked with a move away, with a Premier League rival said to be monitoring his situation (Liverpool.com).
Away from the pitch, Liverpool FC has released a new biography, "Forever in our Hearts," celebrating the life of Diogo Jota (LiverpoolFC.com). The Liverpool Echo shares an emotional excerpt from Jota's wife Rute recalling the moment she learned of his death (Liverpool Echo), while Jurgen Klopp has admitted he is still struggling to come to terms with the tragedy (Liverpool.com).
Finally, Jamie Carragher didn't hold back in criticising Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, branding him "disgraceful" for his comments following United's game against Como (Liverpool.com).
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