Natus Vincere impressed with their performance at PGL Major Copenhagen, making a great journey to the trophy, beating many favorites. However, after triumphing at the major, the team faced setbacks at subsequent tournaments. At the BLAST Premier Spring Finals, they dispelled the criticism by making it to the grand finals thanks to strong attacks and the distribution of frags among all players.
Aleksib said that preparation was the key to success. He said that the week before the tournament was very intense with long days of training, which helped the team regain their form both individually and collectively. NAVI had been feeling tentative at the last two tournaments and the preparation for IEM Dallas was far from ideal. However, intensive training before the BLAST Premier helped the team regain their footing.
When asked about the reasons for the successful attacking sides at the tournament, he said that confidence and following a detailed system of play were crucial factors. The team does not work around one player, but interacts as a unit. When they find a common rhythm, the results speak for themselves.
Aleksib emphasized that winning a major was a significant achievement, but it was important for NAVI to prove that it was no fluke. Reaching another grand final and possibly winning another tournament before the break was critical for the team. Virolainen is confident that despite the setbacks in previous tournaments, the team is capable of returning to form through hard work and preparation.
Ahead of NAVI is a final against Spirit for $200,000 and a trip to the Blast World Final, and Aleksib noted that it will be a tough game. However, with the work they have put in, the team is ready for the challenge and confident in their abilities.
Source: HLTV
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