Lissah has established himself in a promising Swansea side in the Championship, with growing international recognition after a series of strong performances in England's second tier.
The defender has featured 14 times so far in a team that currently sits sixth in the table - just three points off the top of the league.
His short career has already taken him to a variety of places, including Chelsea's youth academy, a loan spell at Falkirk and a presence in the Czech U21 squad. He spoke with Flashscore's Czech outlet, Livesport, on their daily podcast.
Watch our full interview with Lissah here!
Courted by the Czech national set-up
"When I was younger and already playing for Swansea, there was talk of that possibility even then. At the time I was not dealing with those things directly; it was mostly handled through my agent," Lissah explained.
"The message was that once I started playing senior football regularly for the first team, it would become a realistic possibility. Most of the lads here had played in the Czech top flight, so it was difficult to call up someone who had only been playing in the English Under-21 system.
"Things began to move forward last season when I went out on loan to Scotland. I had a good season, and people from the national team came to watch me in person.
"They wanted to speak to me, find out how I saw things and what kind of person I was, and whether I would fit into the dressing room. Then they called me up to a camp for the first time in March, and now I am here for the third time."
Becoming a regular at Swansea
"Before the start of the season, I did not know exactly what to expect. I knew I was coming off a good year on loan in Scotland, so I was hoping to take the next step - at the very least, to be part of the first-team squad and get more opportunities," he revealed.
"But pre-season went well for me; I spoke to the manager, and I made a good start to the season. Going straight into the starting XI has been fantastic for me. I am a tough player, and I go into challenges strongly; I like an aggressive style of play.
"Referees in Scotland may have allowed a slightly more physical game than in England, so I picked up a few cards at the start of the season.
"I have adapted now and toned it down a little, but I do not want to lose the healthy aggression in my game simply because I am afraid of getting booked."
Life in the Championship
"Some teams play exactly the classic, tough and direct kind of English football you imagine, with lots of long balls and plenty of physical battles," Lissah reflected.
"It is also an incredibly tight league, where anyone can beat anyone. You cannot take anything for granted. Even a team at the bottom of the table fights tooth and nail; there are no easy games in the Championship.
"At Swansea, on the other hand, we want to dominate possession, but with a purpose rather than simply keeping the ball.
"Those established patterns of play are still visible in our matches, and under the new manager we also press very actively, which suits the team."
Playing across the back line
"At right-back you have to support attacks much more and get forward, which is something I am working on. I played at centre-back for most of my time in youth academies, but I had already spent a few seasons on the flank, so I adapted quickly.
"My experience at centre-back gives me calmness and confidence on the ball, which is useful on the right. You do not panic and deal with situations thoughtfully.
"I see my versatility as a huge strength. If a player can reliably perform in several positions, it gives the team more options."
Leaving Chelsea at 16
"Leaving Chelsea was difficult. Until then, it had been the only footballing and personal environment I had known. But you have to get over a blow like that quickly and move on.
"Moving to Swansea was a huge opportunity for me, even though leaving home at 16 was not easy. In London, I was 20 minutes from Chelsea’s training ground, whereas Swansea was a three- to four-hour journey away.
"I had to grow up quickly, learn to cook, clean and look after myself. That experience helped me develop enormously, both as a person and as a footballer.
"It was particularly difficult because I left all my friends and family behind in London. But we received a lot of help in Swansea.
"Several other lads my age also arrived from London or Manchester at around the same time, so we were all in it together and supported one another. We got through it, and it helped us move forward."
