In a significant development, Fredrik “REZ” Sterner, a prominent figure for Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP), will not participate in the upcoming ESL Pro League Season 19.
The Swedish player is currently battling a viral infection and was unable to travel with his team to Malta, where the tournament is being held. This news is particularly disheartening for NIP fans, as this event marks the team’s first LAN appearance since their participation in the PGL Major Copenhagen Europe RMR.
NIP’s Ongoing Challenges and Roster Changes
NIP has been in a state of flux, attempting to rebuild after failing to qualify for the PGL Major Copenhagen. The team has faced several years of underwhelming results, and REZ’s absence is another setback in their journey to regain top form. In his place, 17-year-old Kacper “xKacpersky” Gabara from NIP’s academy team, Young Ninjas, will step in. xKacpersky, who has shown promising skills with an average rating of 1.20 over eight maps in the RES Regional Series 2, is expected to bring fresh energy to the lineup.
Temporary Lineup for the Tournament
With REZ sidelined, the Ninjas in Pyjamas will compete in the ESL Pro League Season 19 with the following roster:
- Alejandro “alex” Masanet (Spain)
- Max “maxster” Jansson (Sweden)
- Artem “r1nkle” Moroz (Ukraine)
- Maoz “BluePho3nix” Paz (Israel)
- Kacper “xKacpersky” Gabara (Poland, stand-in)
The team is coached by Richard “Xizt” Landström, who faces the challenge of integrating the young stand-in player into the team’s strategy swiftly.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on NIP to see if the new lineup can rise to the occasion and possibly redefine the team’s future trajectory in the esports arena.
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