Nix stated that Gaimin Gladiators won thanks to Dyrachyo

Alexander "Nix" Levin stated that Gaimin Gladiators achieved incredible results in tournaments thanks to Anton "Dyrachyo" Shkredov, but still replaced him with Alimzhan "watson" Islambekov.

This statement was made during a Twitch stream.

"Why was Dyrachyo kicked? I think Gaimin Gladiators wanted to strengthen their roster. They seriously believe that watson is a stronger player. The club considers it a problem that he can't secure a top-1 in tournaments. However, I believe Gaimin Gladiators has very good results, and that’s primarily thanks to Dyrachyo"

At the same time, Nix admitted that he doesn't see Watson as an improvement for the team and that he falls short compared to Dyrachyo in many aspects. According to the streamer, Gaimin Gladiators will be weakened for a while if Watson doesn’t adapt to the hard carry playstyle.

"The team has its own vision. I don’t see watson as a strengthening unless he becomes a hard carry. He plays a thousand times worse than Dyrachyo as a semi-carry. Watson also can’t sacrifice himself. I don't like how watson plays"

It’s worth noting that Dyrachyo previously commented on his departure from Gaimin Gladiators, hinting at a move to another team.