The Counter-Strike 2 summer player break saw numerous teams tweaking their lineups, but none as notably as Liquid. The North American powerhouse underwent a significant transformation, sidelining their in-game leader, cadiaN, and parting ways with skullz and coach zews. In their place, mithR stepped in as the new coach, with hopes of revitalizing the team's dynamics.
However, the shake-up has brought some critical voices from the team's past to the forefront. Twistzz, a former star of the roster, and Zews, the recently departed coach, have each shared their perspectives on the challenges that plagued Liquid's previous lineup.
Twistzz, in an interview with Pley.gg, highlighted a fundamental lack of synergy within the team. "It was just not working inside or outside of the game," he lamented, pointing out the critical absence of chemistry necessary for success in competitive play. His reflections suggest a contrast to the environment he experienced under karrigan at FaZe Clan, where teamwork and organization were evidently more pronounced.
Zews offered a more detailed critique in his conversation with HLTV, describing his stint with Liquid as "short and disappointing." He identified a significant issue in the team's structure: the absence of a clear, commanding voice to guide the team's strategy and ethos. Despite attempts to assume this role, Zews felt stymied by a collective decision-making approach that, in his experience, fell short of being effective. Yet, he was quick to absolve cadiaN of blame, defending the former IGL's capabilities and leadership qualities amidst the team's turmoil.
The revamped Liquid roster is set to debut at the BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2024 on July 31, offering a fresh start and, perhaps, a new direction under mithR's guidance. The esports community will keenly watch to see if this overhaul addresses the criticisms laid bare by Twistzz and Zews and whether Liquid can recapture the magic that once made them a formidable force in Counter-Strike 2.
(First reported by: Pley.gg and HLTV)
