NS has stunned with a statement about replacement in Tundra Esports ahead of The International 2024

Yaroslav “NS” Kuznetsov has offered his condolences to Edgar “9Class” Naltakian due to visa issues for The International 2024, as he believes the player is worthy of participating in the tournament. However, the streamer also believes that the replacement will benefit Tundra Esports as Martin “Saksa” Sazdov has much more potential.

Yaroslav “NS” Kuznetsov shared his respective opinion in a private Twitch broadcast.

“9Class didn't get a visa. It's very frustrating for him. A lot of people say it's karma and it's his own fault. I think it has nothing to do with that.

It's bad either way. The man deserved to play, he's a good player. Saksa is playing in his place. He's already in the Tundra lineup, albeit in a different lineup, won TI.

He's a very tough player. If he solved his mental problems, is able to focus 100% on Dota, it's good for Tundra that 9Class didn't get a visa.

9Class is weak when compared to Saxa. As a player, don't think so. And as a person, most likely. Saksa is simply ten times better than 9Class. The odds just got better.”

Tundra Esports announced the replacement of Edgar “9Class” Naltakian with Martin “Saksa” Sazdov two days before The International 2024. Most likely, the organization tried to settle the problem with the player's visa until the last minute, but still the team had to make the replacement. It should be noted that Martin “Saksa” Sazdov is also a Tundra Esports player, but since September last year he has been inactive.

Edgar “9Class” Naltakian has already commented on the situation and also told what he will do during the tournament.