Liam Rosenior, the Racing coach, recently commented on the extension of the contract of one of his key players, Ismaël Doukooré. He stressed that this was a “collective decision”, with a significant contribution from Blue&Co, the club’s decision makers. Rosenior expressed satisfaction with this extension, considering it the best option for the player and claiming that he was confident in finding a mutually advantageous solution. This extension is seen as a strong message from Racing, demonstrating its growing ability to retain its talents in the face of the interest of other clubs, especially abroad. He also praised the role of players like Emanuel Emegha in this success.

Before the Champions League against Brondby’s go-block, Rosenior shared his enthusiasm for a first European home game in the new stadium. He expressed gratitude to all those who worked tirelessly to make this stage possible. He stressed the importance of winning this initial game and said he was aware of the challenge of the opposing team, described as combative and very committed. Its main objective is to impose the Racing style, as they did the previous season, while focusing on the work of its team and staff. He also mentioned that he did not feel any more pressure than last season, but that he set himself a personal pressure.

Concerning summer mercato, Rosenior admitted that it was difficult to quantify the number of recruits desired. Its priority is to strengthen all positions in order to have a broader workforce and facilitate tactical choices. He stressed the importance of motivation and involvement of all players. In addition, he gave news about Lucas Høgsberg, whose tenure for the next game remains uncertain. Injured in the last match against Metz, the player is currently in the test phase to assess his fitness. Rosenior indicated that a decision on his participation would be made either tonight or tomorrow, considering that there is a 50% chance that he will start.