Gelderlander journalist Lex Lammers highlighted the role of the Russian analyst Leonid Slutsky in recognizing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and giving him the early chance to shine at Rubin. Lammers credited Slutsky with spotting a rare talent and helping him take a path that would eventually bring Kvaratskhelia to the larger European stage. The observer noted that Slutsky drew a diamond out of Europe for Rubin, a compliment that underscores the impact one evaluator can have on a player’s career and on a team’s legacy. This view is shared in sports circles that stress how critical early recognition can be for players with extraordinary potential. — cited by Sports24.
