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
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