Metizport, the Norwegian esports organization, has announced a significant change in its Counter-Strike roster by benching the 20-year-old In-Game Leader Erik "⁠ztr⁠" Gustafsson. This move comes as part of a strategic shift aimed at enhancing the team's consistency and performance on the international stage.

Morten "⁠zEVES⁠" Vollan, Metizport's Head of Esports Operations, shared insights into the decision via a post on X:

While we've seen substantial growth under Erik's leadership, our playbook lacked the structure and depth required for consistent top-tier performance. Our aim is to transform Metizport into a stalwart in the esports arena, and this sometimes necessitates hard decisions.

Morten "⁠zEVES⁠" Vollan

The organization expressed its gratitude towards ztr for his contributions and clarified that the decision to bench him aligns with Metizport’s long-term vision of cultivating a consistently performing top team. The shift also hints at a strategic return to a full Swedish lineup, aiming to recapture the legacy of Swedish dominance in the esports sector.

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In the interim, Metizport plans to trial various players in the upcoming tournaments to find a suitable replacement for ztr. A press conference is scheduled to further discuss the organization's future plans and the strategic direction for 2024.

Source: X