G2 came to PGL Astana 2025 with a completely unexpected lineup, and this story is already turning into one of the most exciting stories of the tournament. After Hades joined the team as a stand-in, G2 also lost huNter, and he was temporarily replaced by... coach Taz. The scene that looks more like a fanfiction about Virtus.pro in 2015 became a reality in 2025.

In an interview, Janusz "Snax" Pogorzelski honestly admits that the situation is strange, but no one is going to give up.

I haven't even thought about it, but maybe it's true - Taz leading, I shoot. Just like the good old days. Now we just need to call Pasha and Neo and we're back in business

  Janusz "Snax" Pogorzelski  

He admitted that although the circumstances are difficult, the team is trying to adapt. Taz, despite his status as a coach, plays the role of captain and helps build a minimum level of structural play.

We are still four main players. And Taz is not just a replacement from FACEIT. He is a person who knows the game like no one else. Maybe he will be just a support, maybe he will be an ingame leader. We'll see

Janusz "Snax" Pogorzelski

G2 realized from the very beginning that they would have problems. Inviting Hades was not an easy decision either:

We were looking for someone to fill the position on loan. I played with him in France back in 2022, then in Dallas. He was a good fit for our style. We didn't have much time to prepare, but we did the best we could

Janusz "Snax" Pogorzelski

The player noted that the team had a short but productive boot camp before the tournament.

The bootcamp was good for us. We built a certain structure. I personally felt that I started to play better. The atmosphere was good. We worked on understanding each other, setting goals, and just getting ready for the matches

  Janusz "Snax" Pogorzelski  

Despite huNtera's absence, the team still has hope that he will be able to return closer to the playoffs:

Yes, there is a chance that he will return. But for that, we need to get through the group stage. I'm trying to stay positive. Maybe he will appear in the last match and pull us further. It would be nice, wouldn't it?

  Janusz "Snax" Pogorzelski  

Snax takes the complexity of the situation philosophically:

Sometimes life throws up unexpected challenges. But you just take what you have and work with it. That's my approach. There's no point in complaining

  Janusz "Snax" Pogorzelski  

As Pasha said: the sun doesn't always shine in the sky. And now we are in the shadows. But it doesn't mean that all is lost

  Janusz "Snax" Pogorzelski  

In conclusion, Snax smiles again, but he is quite serious:

Yes, the circumstances are atypical. But we are G2. And even with this lineup, we can show a good level. Five days of play are five chances to change history. And who knows, maybe we'll surprise them.

  Janusz "Snax" Pogorzelski  

PGL Astana 2025 is taking place from May 10 to May 18. The entire tournament is held in Astana, Kazakhstan, at the Barys Arena. Participants are competing for a prize pool of $625,000. You can follow the results and progress of the tournament through this link.