phzy Optimistic About Regaining Form with Astralis

Love "phzy" Smidebrant, the Swedish AWPer for Astralis, expressed a hopeful outlook on his performance as he seeks to regain his form after a challenging few months. Despite starting the year strong, both he and teammate Gytis "ryu" Glušauskas experienced a decline in performance leading up to the Cologne Major.

In a recent interview, phzy acknowledged that feedback from his teammates, while constructive, may have affected his confidence. He noted that he appreciates hearing about his mistakes as a means of improvement but admitted that the intensity of the critiques might have contributed to a more passive approach in his gameplay.

Phzy's performance has varied significantly across different maps, with notable highs on Inferno and lows on Nuke. He is actively working with his team's analyst, MiGHTYMAX, to address these inconsistencies. He recognizes the need for improvement, especially on maps where he has struggled, and is committed to enhancing his overall game.

The addition of a new coach, NEO, has brought a positive atmosphere to the team, according to phzy. He highlighted NEO's contributions during boot camps and his strategic insights, particularly regarding the map Cache, which has recently returned to the competitive pool.

As Astralis prepares for upcoming matches, phzy remains focused on building his confidence and consistency, aiming to return to the form that initially marked his entry into the team.