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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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