In the first episode of the week, Georgian football expert Luka Lagvilava joins Joe Fischetti to profile Napoli’s unofficial new left winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, including:
The correct pronunciation of ‘Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’ and a much easier nickname
Early years playing with Dinamo Tbilisi and FC Rustavi in Georgia
Moving to Russia to play for Lokomotiv Moscow and Rubin Kazan
Why his contract with Rubin Kazan was terminated
Making a step up to a top five European league
Kvaratskhelia’s playing style
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