It’s all been downhill for Staff Secret after ending second at The International 11 and losing star player Michał “Nisha” Jankowski in the offseason. They’ve had an incredibly poor start to the Dota Pro Circuit 2023 with one win and 5 losses, however captain Puppey insists drafting, which is commonly the scapegoat in these circumstances, isn’t the problem.
“Clearly, we love our drafts as a result of they bought us so many wins. To be sincere, no drawback is there,” he stated throughout a post-series interview after beating Into The Breach on Jan. 24.
As an alternative, Puppey laid the blame on different issues, just like the meta quickly altering. He used Lina for instance, saying it was good someday however dangerous the subsequent as soon as individuals figured it out. Their poor efficiency up to now has been as a result of they’ve failed to determine the nuances of the meta, the Dota 2 star added. He additionally stated it could take Nisha’s replacement, BOOM, time to adapt and that crew morale is “fairly dangerous,” which doesn’t assist.
Secret has one recreation left within the Winter Tour. It’s towards Nigma Galaxy, who’re sitting in final place regardless of having a star-studded line-up. It might wind up being a relegation battle for Secret, too, if Into The Breach finally ends up beating Gaimin Gladiators.
Puppey has by no means been concerned in a single earlier than, however he’s low-key enthusiastic about it and thinks will probably be “fascinating” as a result of each groups are in a “mess,” with extra going improper than proper. A win gained’t assist Secret safe a spot within the Lima Main. That ship has sailed. But it surely may very well be the turning level they want, particularly now they’ve bought one win.
We’ll discover out, both means, on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
