Team Spirit has officially confirmed the much-anticipated return of Illya 'Yatoro' Mulyarchuk to their lineup, alongside Magomed 'Collapse' Khalilov and coach Airat 'Silent' Gaziev. These roster changes were unveiled on the team's social media platforms, exciting fans and the esports community.
In a surprising move, the young and talented carry player Alan 'Satanic' Gallyamov has been relegated to the bench. Notably, the announcement did not mention the departure of Aleksandr 'rue' Filin, indicating that the support player will continue to be a part of the team's roster.
Yatoro's comeback follows a hiatus he took after The International 2024. Speculations had been circulating, with many anticipating that the organization would strive to retain both the experienced two-time TI champion and the promising newcomer in the same lineup. Ahead of the official announcement, Satanic had been seen playing midlane in public matches since December 20, only to transition back to the carry role upon the news.