Official | Como goalkeeper Jean Butez replaces Robin Risser in France squad
Como 1907 goalkeeper Jean Butez has been called up to the France national football squad to replace the injured Robin Risser. This marks the 31-year-old's first international call-up following his successful tenure in Serie A.
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Highlights shifts in international sports rosters and the career progression of professional athletes in top-tier European leagues.
Como 1907 goalkeeper Jean Butez (31) has been called up to replace his RC Lens fellow countryman Robin Risser (21) in the France squad for the international break, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Sunday evening.
Struggling with a fitness issue, Risser has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming Nations League matches against Turkey, Belgium and Italy . Butez, who had been shortlisted by Zinédine Zidane, has been named to take his place.
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