M0nesy Spoke His Mind About Kyousuke’s Slump

Ilya “M0nesy” Osipov believes that a slump in Maxim “Kyousuke” Lukin’s individual performance is normal for a career on the CS2 pro scene.

The player’s opinion was shared on Hotspawn.

“I think every player goes through some rough patches in their career. If I’m not mistaken, I also had a rough patch in 2025. Sometimes it’s just a matter of timing, a phase—after all, Maxim also said he’s not in his best individual form. Maybe that’s exactly what it comes down to.”

Every player can experience bad—or even worse—periods in their career. Sometimes you just have to accept it. The most important thing is how you get through it.”

According to a statement by Ilya “M0nesy” Osipov, temporary struggles with individual form shouldn’t be a cause for serious concern about Kyousuke’s future. M0nesy himself has also faced similar periods in his career and considers them a natural part of a professional’s journey. The esports player emphasized that what matters far more than the slump itself is how the player copes with difficulties, accepts the situation, and works to return to his previous level.

As a reminder, Alexander “S1mple” Kostylev previously reflected on the strengths of Ilya “M0nesy” Osipov.