As Liquid enters IEM Chengdu with renewed vigor, Russel "Twistzz" Van Dulken opens up about the team's proactive approach to the tournament and the internal dynamics following a challenging RMR phase. After a month-long hiatus from official matches, Liquid's win over HEROIC marks a pivotal moment, setting a positive course for their ESL ranking ambitions. The interview was conducted by HLTV.org.
Twistzz emphasizes the significance of their victory, particularly on Ancient—a map they've honed—and dismisses any notion of a vendetta against cadiaN's former team, HEROIC. The preparation for IEM Chengdu was intensive, with two weeks of dedicated online practice, which Twistzz found to be a refreshing change and essential for team cohesion.
The conversation shifted towards Mareks "YEKINDAR" Gaļinskis' recent struggles. Twistzz candidly addresses YEKINDAR's personal trials during the RMR, acknowledging his determination to rebound from a performance that YEKINDAR himself took quite personally. This determination is evident in the rigorous self-improvement and practice YEKINDAR has engaged in since.
Looking ahead, Twistzz outlines the importance of the event in setting the tempo for the rest of the year and mentions cadiaN's commendable performance despite feeling under the weather. The team's immediate goal is clear: reach the playoffs. From there, they can assess their potential to advance further in the competition.
Source: HLTV.org
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