Lisov Issat Explains Easy Choice to Represent Romania
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Defender Lisov Issat, who plays for the Romanian national football team, described his decision to represent Romania as easy due to early contact with the federation and its coaches. He also shared a profound emotional connection with the late coach Mircea Lucescu, who significantly influenced his confidence and development. Issat is set to play two more matches for Romania in the Nations League.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lisov Issat found it easy to choose Romania due to federation and coach contacts.
- Defender Issat previously played youth football for Maccabi Haifa.
- Issat expressed deep emotion discussing the late coach Mircea Lucescu.
- Lucescu's support gave Issat confidence and belief in his abilities.
- Issat will play two more Nations League matches for Romania.
Lisov Issat, a 21-year-old defender born in Haifa who previously played in Maccabi Haifa's youth system, discussed his decision to represent the Romanian national football team in an interview with local Romanian media. Issat stated that the choice was an easy one due to the long-standing relationship he had with the Romanian Football Federation and with Costin Curelea, a coach in Romania's youth national teams. Curelea had scouted Issat twice during Maccabi Haifa's Conference League matches. Issat expressed his excitement about his debut for Romania, noting that things moved quickly and that the federation's desire to have him on the team was evident from the start.
Issat also spoke emotionally about his special connection with the late Mircea Lucescu, who coached him on the Romanian national team and passed away in April at the age of 80. "The truth is, I cry when I talk about him," Issat said, describing Lucescu as a very special person who taught him a lot and gave him confidence. He recalled Lucescu's encouragement, telling him he would reach top clubs worldwide. Issat visits Lucescu's grave whenever he is in Romania.
He emphasized Lucescu's significant impact on his life and personality development, noting that the coach's belief in his abilities helped him overcome fear on the field. Issat recounted how Lucescu ensured he had a warm welcome upon joining the national team, which fostered a sense of belonging and aided his adaptation to the new environment and teammates.
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