Throughout CS:GO’s winter break, each staff will need enchancment forward of IEM Katowice 2023. Each roster had highs and lows, although some want tweaks to ensure victories in 2023.
Right here’s how every of the very best CSGO groups can do it.
G2 profitable the 2022 BLAST World Ultimate
FaZe wants consistency
FaZe dominated early 2022, profitable most competitions that they entered, however their superstars have struggled since profitable IEM Cologne in July.
They want consistency from their stars. Usually rain, Twistzz, and ropz have disappeared at essential moments, costing necessary rounds. An additional 5% every could be sufficient to hold FaZe throughout the end line extra typically. FaZe should additionally start trying to find a brand new IGL. Mastermind karrigan has been an excellent servant throughout two FaZe stints, although at 32 his elite profession received’t have a lot left.
NAVI
NAVI disillusioned in 2022, with roster adjustments and the Ukraine battle destroying their psychological, motivation and consistency.
Loanee Viktor “sdy” Orudzhev and NAVI Junior’s Andrii “npl” Kukharskyi have been filling electroNic‘s rifler place whereas he deputizes for former IGL Boombl4, nonetheless each have struggled. Going ahead, electroNic should return to rifling so his fragging improves, and NAVI ought to discover an IGL to supply instant outcomes. Crew Spirit’s chopper represents an fascinating possibility, although NAVI’s stance on the battle means coping with Russian organizations is extraordinarily unlikely.
With sdy formally out of the roster, npl appears to have his work reduce out for him going into 2023.
Liquid
Runners-up in two of their final 4 tournaments, Liquid are in peril of turning into perpetual nearly-men. October’s acquisition of YEKINDAR offered instant vigor, however there’s one evident situation – AWPer oSee doesn’t have the standard required on the high. In comparison with stars like s1mple, ZywOo, and m0NESY, Liquid wants higher. Changing oSee might see Liquid degree up their recreation in 2023.
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Heroic
Heroic got here on leaps-and-bounds in 2022, narrowly lacking out on a Rio Main victory to Outsiders. They’re a younger roster with loads of room for development, however there’s an excessive amount of stress on IGL cadiaN to supply. The subsequent step for Heroic is for the youthful gamers to take extra accountability in key moments, to ease the burden on cadiaN. They’re in touching distance of greatness, although.
G2
It’s all coming collectively for G2, profitable the BLAST World Ultimate of their first S-Tier LAN event win for 5 years. IGL HooXi took time to regulate to his position, however lastly seems assured. There’s nonetheless a mix-up of management for G2 to unravel, with HooXi admitting that star-player NiKo typically referred to as for him throughout their huge December win. Egos should be left on the door, and G2 should work out who’s in cost going ahead.
