Former Team Liquid coach Wilton “zews” Prado shared details about his last period with the team on the Snake and Banter podcast hosted by Thorin and Mauisnake. His criticism focused on the leadership of Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken, internal conflicts, and the lost potential of the Liquid lineup.

Criticism of Twistzz's leadership

Zews openly called Twistzz a “weak captain,” explaining that he lacks effective communication skills and directness. Twistzz, according to Zews, could not openly discuss his dislike of Casper “cadiaN” Møller, which created tension in the team.

“Twistzz admitted that he didn't like cadiaN as a person, but he couldn't say it directly. How can you be a leader if you can't even have an honest conversation?” said Zews.

Zews also added that it is important for a leader not only to lead, but also to set an example for others, which he believes Twistzz did not demonstrate.

Missed opportunities

According to Zews, during his tenure, Liquid missed several important opportunities due to Twistzz's decision:

• Thesigning of donk: The organization wanted to add a young talent, Daniil “donk” Kryshkovets, to the team. Zews even found a sponsor for this transfer, but Twistzz blocked the idea, expressing doubts about his abilities.
• The return of EliGE: Twistzz has blocked the possibility of the legendary Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski's return to Liquid.
• Missed chance with NertZ: Zews admitted that Liquid found out too late about the opportunity to sign Guy “NertZ” Iluz, who could have become a more promising player than Felipe “skullz” Medeiros.

Twistzz and Vitality

Zews also said that Twistzz was considering a move to Team Vitality after the ESL Pro League Season 19. This situation created additional pressure on the team, as the player was not sure of his future in Liquid.

Criticism of Liquid management

One of the key points of the interview was the criticism of Team Liquid's management. Zews believes that the organization too often allowed players to make important decisions, which led to chaos.

"And for Liquid, don't be an organization where your back is against the wall. You're one of the biggest orgs in the world, how the fuck are you run by a kid? That's insane." he emphasized.

Zews urged Liquid to rethink its management approach and create a more structured system where decisions are made based on team interests rather than personal preferences.

This interview was a high-profile event in the esports world. It raised important questions about leadership, internal conflicts, and management in esports teams. Zews' statements showed how important honesty and mutual respect are in achieving success. Time will tell if Twistzz can respond to the criticism and prove his effectiveness as a captain.