MOUZ player Dorian' xertioN 'Berman shared his thoughts with Players.com.ua before the start of the IEM Cologne 2024 playoffs.

xertioN will be playing in the LANXESS Arena for the first time and hopes for strong support from the fans, as MOUZ is a German organization. He noted that he has heard only positive feedback about this arena and is looking forward to the opportunity to represent his team in one of the largest arenas in CS.

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About the preparation for the tournament:

The team had a long preparatory training session at the bootcamp, where they worked on all the maps to improve their mapping. They also conducted team activities together with a sports psychologist, which, according to xertioN, helped to strengthen team spirit and improve communication.

About SAW's opponent:

xertioN expressed his respect for SAW, which he called a good underdog with interesting ideas and confidence in the game. He was impressed with their victory over G2 and taking the map from NAVI. xertioN believes that SAW deserves attention and advises to follow their progress.

About the competitiveness of the tournament:

The player noted that this season is one of the strongest in terms of competition among Tier 1 teams. According to him, there is currently no single number one team in the world, but this makes the game even more interesting. xertioN believes that every team has its ups and downs, which makes this era the most interesting in his career.

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About the match against G2:

xertioN is expecting a tough but exciting match against G2, after losing to them in the last match. He emphasized that the main goal is to show the true level of the team's game and enjoy the moment.

If MOUZ defeat G2, they may face NAVI in the semifinals. xertioN noted that the focus is currently on the match with G2, but when it comes to NAVI, the “fire” inside him will flare up even more.