Carrasso : “Monaco have been very clear with me”

Arrived in Monaco a week ago, Johann Carrasso will start the season as number 2 behind Sébastien Chabbert. A situation, which doesn’t seem to particularly disturb Nicolas Douchez’ former substitute.

In an interview to the website of So Foot, Carrasso indeed admits that he joined the French Riviera knowing that he would have to earn a first team position in order to get playing time. “I knew it already, the former Montpellier man explains. The director of sports and the coach have been very clear with me. They had explained me that if Ruffier was to leave Monaco. Chabbert would extend his contract for three years and become the first choice. So I came in as a number 2, I don’t like the term of number 1 bis».

«Arrived as a number 1 bis behind Douchez in summer 2010, before becoming a clear number 2, Carrasso is now getting ready to “compete with” the current first keeper, in order to “show his ability”, which he feels he “didn’t have a chance” to do in Rennes. After a lacklustre performance in Sedan in the Coupe de la Ligue (defeat 4-1), Chabbert could soon be fighting for his position.