Group Liquid and CS:GO legend nitr0 introduced his retirement on Could 26, with IEM Dallas 2023 being his final event beneath the group’s banner—and followers had been fast to debate the squad’s choices for his substitute.
With nitr0 primarily being an in-game chief, the group on Reddit pointed to the IGLs who’re or may be in the marketplace and can be an improve over “Captain America.” They got here to the conclusion there are two European gamers who can be the proper replacements for the North American veteran—GamerLegion’s siuhy and OG’s nexa.
The previous is a sizzling prospect in the marketplace after a shocking grand last run on the BLAST.television Paris Main in Could. The younger Pole led GamerLegion on a Cinderella run, which nobody anticipated from them. They started their journey within the Challengers Stage with two losses but managed to come back again and make a deep run beneath siuhy’s command.
Nexa, alternatively, has been inactive within the OG roster since February. Though he has been reportedly exploring choices to return to the aggressive scene this summer time, according to Dexerto on May 25.
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“Man I’m all for conserving it in NA however siuhy can be an insane pickup,” one player wrote on Could 28. “Siuhy or nexa may very well be good choices,” another added. Whereas the Pole isn’t formally in the marketplace, he’s already been rumored to join G2 Esports. He’s definitely gaining some curiosity within the scene and it’s potential he switches groups in the summertime.
Liquid most certainly gained’t announce nitr0’s substitute earlier than their run at IEM Dallas 2023 concludes. The event kicks off on Could 29.
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