Oleksandr "Psycho" Zlobin, the player, coach, and captain of WBT, has opened up about his return to competitive play and the team's ongoing development. After joining the roster as a substitute, Zlobin helped lead WBT to victory at the Stage 2 Ukrainian Counter-Strike 2 Championship, an experience he describes as a turning point that led him to fully commit to his role as a player once again.
Reflecting on the demands of the professional circuit, Zlobin noted that maintaining peak performance requires rigorous and consistent training. He emphasized that the team's recent preparation for an event in Portugal, which lasted three weeks, was insufficient to reach their full potential. According to Zlobin, a three-month training cycle is necessary for players, such as teammate DemQQ, to master new positions and improve overall performance. Despite these challenges, the captain remains focused on the team's long-term goals, including the difficult but ambitious objective of qualifying for a Major.
Zlobin also highlighted the growth of the Ukrainian esports scene, noting that 35 players with Ukrainian passports participated in the Lisbon LAN event. He views the emergence of new teams and their ability to travel to international tournaments to earn VRS points as a positive development for the country's ecosystem.
Looking back on his career, Zlobin expressed no regrets when asked about his professional path. In a brief exchange, he noted that he prefers playing for WBT over coaching NAVI, favors a measured style of play over rushing, and identifies DemQQ as his best teammate. He emphasized that consistent practice is essential, stating that players must dedicate as much time as possible to training to remain competitive in the current landscape.
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