KRIMZ on new-look Fnatic squad: It’s a nice change from the old Swedish style of Counter-Strike
The longest-standing member of Fnatic believes the choice to go international is the right course for the team.
Freddy “KRIMZ” Johansson has been a loyal and trusted member of the Fnatic organization since 2014, besides a short spell at GODSENT in 2016. Under the iconic Fnatic banner, the Swedish veteran has played under strong in-game leaders like Markus "pronax" Wallsten and Maikil "Golden" Kunda Selim, always in a fully Swedish roster.
Last month, Fnatic decided to go change their course completely by going international with the signing of the two Brits in Alex ‘ALEX’McMeekin and William ‘mezii’ Merriman.
In a press conference right before the playoffs at ESL Pro League Season 14, KRIMZ touched on the new roster and how he feels about them going international.
- It was a bit weird in the beginning, but you’ll get used to it. It’s kind of a nice change to skip the whole Swedish thing and to play with players from other countries. Something, I think is important if we want to become a better team, and not just to have the same old Swedish style of Counter-Strike in running and gunning.
ALEX, the former Vitality and Cloud9 IGL, is the new sheriff in town at Fnatic
The longest-standing Fnatic member also revealed some of the differences between ALEX’s style of play and some of his former captains on the team, where he also explained his own role in the system.
- I think ALEX has a bit more structure than the previous IGL’s on the team. We still have freedom, but it feels like the rounds feel are more structured. I think ALEX is a more natural leader in a way. In most of the maps, I’ve picked up the secondary AWP, but in general, I just do whatever I want, KRIMZ said with a minor smile on his face.
Fnatic's next challenge will be against the strong North Americans from Liquid this Wednesday at 19.15 (CET). The two teams are going to fight for a semi-final spot at the prominent ESL Pro League Season 14, which offers a massive $175.000 1st prize.
