MOUZ is facing visa issues that prevent their young star, Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo, from participating in IEM Sydney 2023. As a result, the team has decided to replace him with Bram “Nexius” Campana until the visa problems are resolved.
The CS2 era is about to begin for MOUZ, but unfortunately, they will have to do it without their talented young gunner, Jimpphat. His visa issues have forced the team to make a temporary change for IEM Sydney, bringing in Nexius as a substitute. However, there is still hope that Jimpphat will be able to join the team later if the visa problems are resolved in time.
MOUZ made significant upgrades to their roster after the BLAST Paris Major, acquiring Jimpphat and Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek. Siuhy, known for his fearless and strategic in-game leading style, played a crucial role in GamerLegion’s success at the Major. Under his guidance, MOUZ won the ESL Pro League Season 18 Finals and climbed up the world rankings.
Jimpphat’s absence will undoubtedly be felt by the team, especially considering his clutching ability and contributions to MOUZ’s recent success. However, missing only parts of IEM Sydney should not have a significant impact on their overall performance. The team has their sights set on bigger prizes, including the upcoming CS2 Major, where they aim to make a strong impression.
While IEM Sydney may be affected by high-profile absences and potential in-game bugs, MOUZ is determined to navigate through these challenges. They are expected to be at full strength for other upcoming high-caliber tournaments. In the meantime, Nexius will fill in for Jimpphat, and the team hopes to maintain their momentum until the visa issues are resolved.
IEM Sydney 2023 promises to be an explosive event, despite the setbacks. With top teams competing and the inaugural CS2 Major on the horizon, the stakes are high, and everyone is eager to perform at their best. Although Jimpphat’s absence is unfortunate, MOUZ remains a formidable force in the CS2 era, and their fans can look forward to their future performances.
Source: DOTESPORTS