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Jean Butez of Como Called Up to French National Team to Replace Injured Risser

September 21, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

Jean Butez, Como's goalkeeper, has been called up to the French national team for the first time. He replaces Robin Risser, who is injured, as announced by the French national team's technical staff. The 31-year-old joins starting goalkeeper Mike Maignan and Guillaume Restes on Zinédine Zidane's first list as the new head coach.

The French team's technical staff confirmed the decision was made in agreement with the RC Lens staff, Risser's club. This reflects a new approach by Zidane's team: injured players will no longer travel to Clairefontaine for medical checks.

Butez joins Lucas Da Cunha, another new addition and a Como player. Como surprisingly finished fourth in the Italian league last season and is competing in the Champions League this year.