During an insightful interview with HLTV.org, NAVI's head CS2 coach, Andrij "B1ad3" Ghorodensjkyj, discussed his expectations for Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev at the upcoming BLAST.tv Austin Major of 2025. B1ad3 emphasized the importance of s1mple dedicating time to familiarizing himself with the professional meta, highlighting it as the crucial element that has been lacking in his gameplay.
Expounding on his previous statement, B1ad3 clarified that suggesting s1mple participate in tier-3 tournaments was aimed at providing the AWPer with additional opportunities for practice, especially considering the challenges in securing a spot in a top-tier squad.
In a surprising move on May 5, s1mple announced his temporary loan to FaZe Clan. The star player is set to compete in two significant events with the team, namely IEM Dallas and the BLAST Austin Major. Beyond these commitments, s1mple's future plans remain undisclosed, with speculations arising about FaZe potentially missing the presence of Havard "rain" Nygaard in the upcoming tournament. For further insights into s1mple's venture with FaZe Clan, detailed information can be accessed through the provided link below.