Gaimin Gladiators' support player, Eric 'tOfu' Engel, shared his thoughts on the recent roster alteration that saw Anton 'dyrachyo' Shkredov being replaced by Alimzhan 'watson' Islambekov. In an exclusive interview with FISSURE during the Belgrade tournament, tOfu likened integrating a new player to solving a complex puzzle.
Describing watson as a congenial individual and a good teammate, tOfu expressed his mixed feelings about the situation. While acknowledging watson's positive traits, he highlighted the Kazakhstani player's perceived lack of assertiveness expected from a carry role.
FISSURE Playground 1 - Dota event, held from January 24 to February 2 in Belgrade, Serbia, witnessed Gaimin Gladiators struggling to advance past the Swiss stage, ultimately ending with a 2-3 match record before being eliminated by Tundra, featuring dyrachyo.
Meanwhile, a fresh wave of controversy erupted concerning the parted ways between the carry player and his former team. GG's co-founder publicly accused the ex-carry of engaging in unprofessional conduct, triggering a series of heated exchanges amongst the involved parties. Discover more about the unfolding drama below.
