B1ad3 explained why bringing s1mple back into the current lineup was impossible.
Players from the CIS can play under such pressure. In 2021, we won many tournaments. We were the best team in the world. But when we switched to an international roster, it turned out the players weren't ready for it. They had never played in such an atmosphere and found it hard to showcase their best qualities. I told Sasha that we decided these players weren't suited for his game. If you want to play with s1mple, you need special players.Andrey "B1ad3" Gorodenskiy
He also emphasized that Aleksib and w0nderful are not the main reasons for NAVI's failures.
I don't think Aleksib and w0nderful are the reasons for our losses. I see that Tier-1 players have accuracy issues, so I don't think it's a big problem. He's not the only one missing shots. The IGL is the player who can make mistakes. He has more responsibilities than others, so he needs to put in more effort. Usually, he doesn't have the best KD on the team, which is very important. If he didn't kill a player or if he was given an entry, the team needs to fix that.Andrey "B1ad3" Gorodenskiy
The coach shared a story about an injury and giving up scooters, which happened during IEM Cologne 2025.
Scooters are in the past now. I used to ride scooters a lot. I have a lot of experience and many hours on a scooter. But it was so accidental. I fell because my phone was attached to the scooter, and when I ran over something, the phone just flew off, and I instinctively tried to catch it.Andrey "B1ad3" Gorodenskiy
He talked about the current status of NAVI and upcoming tasks.
We've had two boot camps, next will be StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025, ESL Pro League Season 22, Thunderpick World Championship 2025, IEM Chengdu 2025, and a major, with a boot camp before it. So, in my opinion, we need to focus on StarLadder and Thunderpick right now. Because we've clearly regressed, taken a few steps back. This can give us confidence, time, and experience (for makazze). The more games like this we have, the more confidence we gain, and that's important. Confidence is a crucial part of Tier-1 play, it's a very significant factor.Andrey "B1ad3" Gorodenskiy
B1ad3 noted that global conclusions about the roster should only be made after the major.
We need time. The main thing is to qualify for the major. At the major, we'll be a team that can be criticized and analyzed, and after the major, conclusions can be drawn. Only then can we say for sure whether we need changes or not, and so on.Andrey "B1ad3" Gorodenskiy
He highlighted the main problems of the team at the moment.
Confidence. To win at Tier-1, you need confidence. When it appears, it's a completely different team. If you lose many matches, confidence is lost, and it needs to be regained. Another weakness is that we lack synergy. With a new player, if he's not as experienced as, for example, ropz, it's hard to build it. It takes time.Andrey "B1ad3" Gorodenskiy
B1ad3 detailed the strengths of the current players.
- b1t: Valera brings strong focus, even too strong. He's too serious about the game, too serious about mistakes.
- w0nderful: He knows how to ignore what's happening within the team, kind of creating a shield around himself. If there's a dispute or some unpleasant situation, Igor usually doesn't complain about something in the game to other players.
- iM: Speaking of Mihai, I would say he knows how to make everything more positive than it seems. But no one is perfect, as I mentioned, and sometimes he tilts too. He always says something like, "I'm not tilted, it just seems like I am." And in the game, I like that he's constantly trying to come up with something. He's one of those players who tries to be a "second voice," show creativity, be responsible for finding solutions in the game, and finding solutions.
- Aleksib: Aleksib is a player who tries to bring more calmness to the game, and in many ways, he tries to stay composed, especially at LAN tournaments. He tries to be a leader in the game, and I think it's usually visible by his calmness. Yes, and overall, Aleksib is a player who always tries to be as prepared as possible for a match. And this quality is also very important for a player, for an IGL. He always needs to understand what the opponent is doing, how they play, and be ready for what's going to happen next.
- makazze: Drin is a new player, young and energetic, he gives the team confidence, he doesn't doubt his actions much.
In conclusion, B1ad3 shared details about his life.
I am currently in emigration. I constantly change apartments. It's hard to find a place where you'll be comfortable. This is my fourth apartment in Barcelona. It's cozy. Someone made rearrangements here, created an atmosphere. Barcelona itself is a great city. The city is made for walks.Andrey "B1ad3" Gorodenskiy
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