Jean Butez praises Robin Risser, Digi Mart USA News (Lens, France): Jean Butez will return to his home region on Wednesday evening at 9 p.m. wearing the colors of Côme, as the club faces Lens at Bollaert-Delelis in the fourth matchday of the Champions League.
Born in the north of France and trained at Lille, Butez was once close to signing with RC Lens before joining Italian club Côme. He said the Lille rivalry does not matter for this match, adding that the rivalry between Lens and Lille should be set aside for such an evening.
Butez has already experienced the atmosphere at Bollaert-Delelis as a spectator, but this will be his first European night there as a player. He described the stadium’s atmosphere as very strong and said players want to experience such moments on the pitch.
The two goalkeepers share a recent link: Butez was called up to the French national team to replace Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser, who was ruled out with an injury. The two have never met personally, and Butez said they would likely talk after the match.
Butez also praised Risser, calling him a goalkeeper with many qualities, a strong physique and a modern style. He said it is a chance for Lens to have a goalkeeper like him and expressed hope for a bright future for Risser with the French national team.
