Former Dynamo player and head coach Sergei Silkin offered insights into why Daniil Lesov, a Dynamo winger, pursued Israeli citizenship in the context of a potential move to Maccabi. Silkin was quoted by Euro-Football.Ru, reflecting on the timing and possible motives behind the decision. According to Silkin, he could not be certain about the deeper reasons behind Lesovoy’s citizenship change. He noted that the timing could be linked to life plans after football, a possibility that he has seen in other players over the years. Silkin also observed that some players remain connected to clubs where they once wore the jersey, which might influence long-term career considerations. He added that from a purely football standpoint, it is unclear how Israeli citizenship would affect Lesovoy’s professional trajectory, yet he acknowledged that the decision has implications for the player and for his prospective suitors. The overall sentiment from Silkin was that the choice appears to be a personal and strategic one, and since the move was made, it carries significance for Lesovoy’s future options, both on and off the pitch. The injury Lesovoy suffered seriously hampered his ability to return to peak form, creating additional questions about his playing future. Silkin commented that if Lesovoy is weighing a switch to Maccabi, the citizenship aspect is a matter that the club would scrutinize as part of its broader assessment of the player. In this broader context, the conversation around citizenship often intersects with career planning, international eligibility, and the practicalities of transfers in modern football. — Euro-Football.Ru
