Jakub “kuben” Gurczyński has been officially removed from the active roster of CS2 team ENCE and will not participate in the upcoming ESL Pro League Season 20. This decision was made as part of the organization's efforts to change strategy and improve game results, which have recently fallen short of their high expectations.

Reason for the replacement

The decision to send Jakub “kuben” Gurczyński to the bench was not an easy one. According to ENCE general manager, Niklas “Willkey” Ojalainen, the team's recent results have not been up to the organization's high standards.

kuben has a clear vision of their operation and playing style and unfortunately we have not been able to combine it with ours. This of course led us to the need to find a new direction, to find someone who sees the game the way our players want to play it.

explained Willkey

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Search for new head coach

ENCE are beginning the search for a new head coach who can bring the right changes and results to the team. This replacement is seen as a necessary step for the team to regain confidence and show the results expected on the professional scene.

Thanks to kuben for their contribution

Despite the parting of ways, ENCE expressed gratitude to kuben for his time and effort invested in the team. Kuben joined ENCE during a period of significant change, taking on the role of head coach amidst roster reshuffles and leading the team through challenging times. His professionalism and dedication played a key role as the team reached the quarterfinals of IEM Katowice 2024, playing in front of a passionate home crowd.

A look to the future after ESL Pro League

With the departure of kuben, ENCE is entering a new phase of its development. The upcoming ESL Pro League 20 season will be an important period for the team, not only in terms of the tournament, but also in terms of assessing the future direction. Finding a new head coach is now a priority as ENCE strives to find the right person to lead the team to new successes.

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Conclusion

ENCE has made it clear that despite the current changes, kuben's contributions are valued and respected. The organization intends to help him find a new opportunity where his coaching vision can grow. As ENCE prepares for the next phase of his journey, they do so with a sense of gratitude for the time spent with kuben and optimism for the future.