Lisb Issat: Choosing Romania Was Easy

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Bristol City centre-back Lisb Issat said in an interview in Romania that choosing to represent the Romania national team over Israel's national team was simple for him. He said he felt a strong connection with the Romanian Football Federation from the very beginning. Issat, who played for Maccabi Haifa before moving to England, explained that his relationship with coach Lucescu and with the Romanian Football Federation was a central factor in the decision.

Issat previously claimed that figures in Israel made him feel unwanted. In his debut for the Romania national team he faced a protest against the inclusion of naturalized players. He played as a naturalized player in the Romanian national team shirt.

In the interview Issat described how the connection with the Romanian Football Federation came about, and why it was easy for him to choose Romania. He also addressed his move from Maccabi Haifa, his ambitions in England, and the influence of his father on his career.