Ex-Maccabi Haifa Player Recalls Wild Boar Hunts in Israel
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Former Maccabi Haifa winger Danil Lesovoy reflected on his time in Israel, admitting he was unprepared for the league's competitive level and struggled to make an impact. He recalled a positive experience playing in the Conference League but found the overall stint unsuccessful. Lesovoy also shared a humorous anecdote about encountering wild boars frequently in Haifa's streets at night. He believed top Israeli teams could compete in the Russian Premier League.
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- Former Maccabi Haifa player Danil Lesovoy admitted he was unprepared for the Israeli league's level.
- Lesovoy recalled wild boars frequently appearing in Haifa's streets, especially at night.
- He described his time in Israel as unsuccessful, despite playing in the Conference League.
- Lesovoy believed top Israeli teams could easily compete in the Russian Premier League.
- He joined Maccabi Haifa on loan in February 2024 and left at the season's end.
Former Maccabi Haifa winger Danil Lesovoy has spoken about his unsuccessful stint with the Israeli club, admitting he was unprepared for the level of play in the Israeli Premier League. Lesovoy, a Russian-Ukrainian player who was considered Israeli, joined Maccabi Haifa on loan in February 2024 but left at the end of the season without making a significant impact.
Lesovoy described a two-and-a-half-month period where he was unable to train with a team after arriving in Israel in January, as contract negotiations dragged on while the team was in the midst of its season, competing in the Conference League, State Cup, and league.
He recalled his experience playing in the Conference League against Gent and Fiorentina as a positive highlight, fulfilling a childhood dream of playing in European competitions. However, he found the overall experience in Israel to be unsuccessful.
Lesovoy also shared a surprising anecdote about his time in Haifa, noting the frequent presence of wild boars in the city streets, especially at night. He and his wife were so intrigued that they would sometimes go out specifically to look for them.
Regarding the Israeli league's quality, Lesovoy expressed his surprise, stating he initially underestimated its competitiveness. He believed the league was much tougher than he anticipated and that top teams from the Israeli league could easily compete in the Russian Premier League. He contrasted this with his subsequent experience in Cyprus, where he felt better prepared for the challenges.
