South American team 9z has announced significant roster changes after failing to qualify for the Perfect World Shanghai Major. Player Nicholas “buda” Kramer and head coach Gustavo “tge” Motta were transferred from the main roster to the bench. These are the first steps of the organization after recent disappointments on the international stage.
Reasons for the changes
The decision was made after a weak performance at Americas RMR, where the team suffered three defeats in a row - from FURIA, paiN, and Wildcard - and lost a chance to compete for a place at the Major. This was another blow to the team, which in 2023 demonstrated steady progress, reaching the semifinals at IEM Dallas and began to perform consistently at the best tournaments. However, recent months have been a period of setbacks, which led to forced changes.
Details of the changes
- Nicholas “buda” Kramer, an academy alumnus who joined the main roster in September 2022, was sent to the bench. In his statement, he thanked the team and fans over the past years, noting that despite not participating in the Major, the team has achieved results that seemed impossible.
- Gustavo “tge” Motta, who had been the head coach since January 2023, was also transferred to the reserve. In his statement, the Brazilian specialist said he was open to new offers.
The current roster of 9z:
- Maximiliano “max” Gonzalez
- Franco “dgt” Garcia
- Matias “HUASOPEEK” Ibanez Hernandez
- Antonio “MartinezSa” Martinez
Substitutes:
- Nicholas “buda” Kramer
- Gustavo “tge” Motta (coach)
What's next.
These changes demonstrate 9z's intention to rebuild and return to consistent performances on the world stage. The team is pinning its hopes on young talent and experienced players to get back to the top and compete with the best again. At the same time, the organization remains open to future reinforcements that can help achieve better results.
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