Major Overhaul: NIP Set to Bench Three Players After Disappointing Major Performance

In the aftermath of a disheartening performance at the first CS2 Major, NIP is rumored to be considering significant changes to its roster. The Swedish team, known for its storied history in Counter-Strike, including a win and four finals appearances out of sixteen Majors, finished last in the first RMR group, failing to qualify for the CS2 Major.

Sources suggest that NIP plans to bench Kristian "k0nfig" Wienecke, Patrick "es3tag" Hansen, and Danylo "headtr1ck" Valitov, in a move that would see more than half of the team's lineup changed. Fredrik "REZ" Sterner and the newly appointed team captain Alejandro "alex" Masanet are expected to remain, alongside the benching of the team's coach, Daniel "djL" Narancic, since early 2022.

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This potential shake-up follows a major rebuild last fall under the management of Björn "THREAT" Pers and represents the second significant change in just three months for the team. Former members Hampus "hampus" Poser and Ludvig "Brollan" Brolin were previously let go, now finding their places in Bleed and MOUZ, respectively.

The rumored changes reflect NIP's intent to revitalize its lineup in pursuit of returning to its former glory. With the team's future composition still under wraps, speculation abounds regarding who will fill the void left by the benched players. This development marks a pivotal moment for NIP as they look to redefine their strategy and roster moving forward.

As the esports community awaits official confirmation, the focus shifts to how NIP will navigate these rumored changes and what impact they will have on the team's performance in future competitions.

Source:dust2.se