Igor Diveev believes that Russian national team midfielders Matvey Kislyak and Alexey Batrakov should try to play in European football if an opportunity arises. Diveev said that if Batrakov and Kislyak have options to move to Europe, they should take them. He considers both to be close to joining a European club. Diveev added that he knows what Matvey wants and for that reason would tell him to go to Europe.

Fabio Celestini stated that if Matvey Kislyak decides to leave the Moscow club, it would be a catastrophe for him. Celestini also said that if Matvey considers a transfer to Europe the best step for his development, he would not persuade him to stay.

Dmitry Pyatibratov assessed the chances of CSKA midfielder Matvey Kislyak moving to a European league, stating that the player's price will immediately rise as soon as Russian teams start playing in Europe. Pyatibratov said he thinks Kislyak is worth almost €50 million and described him as a very valuable player. He also observed that the midfielder is not spoiled, does not have the manners of a star, and is mature. Pyatibratov believes that if the player's potential is used correctly, he is a person who will play at a top-three level.

Matvey Kislyak has said that he likes Monaco and that it is the first thing that comes to mind, as reported by Championship correspondent Ilya Nikulnikov.