Team Spirit Mid Laner TORONTOTOKYO May Be Leaving the Roster
Team Spirit, the defending champions of TI10, faced an early elimination in the playoffs of The International 2022. As a result, there are now rumors of a potential roster shuffle within the team. Recent reports from escorenews suggest that star mid laner Alexander “TORONTOTOKYO” Khertek may be leaving Spirit’s Dota 2 roster to form a new team alongside Evil Geniuses’ offlaner Egor “Nightfall” Grigorenko and former Virtus.pro captain Vitalie “Save-” Melnic.
Rumors of a New Roster
Sources close to Team Spirit claim that TORONTOTOKYO plans to create a new roster centered around himself, Nightfall, and Save-. This aligns with previous reports that VP was considering releasing its entire Dota division, although the organization has denied these claims. The potential roster changes come after Spirit’s disappointing performance at TI11.
Disappointing End for TORONTOTOKYO and Nightfall at TI11
TORONTOTOKYO joined Team Spirit in December 2020, and he played a crucial role in the team’s diverse and explosive gameplay. However, Spirit’s performance was not enough to compete against the top teams at TI11. Nightfall, one of TORONTOTOKYO’s preferred teammates, also had a disappointing run at TI11 after EG’s historic collapse. EG, known for making changes after disappointing seasons, might part ways with Nightfall, who may consider competing in the CIS region again.
Potential Changes for Save-
Save- has been listed on VP’s inactive roster since November 2021 after VP’s exit from TI10. Rumors suggest that he may be part of the organization’s upcoming mass release. If TORONTOTOKYO forms a new team, it would provide an opportunity for Spirit to experiment with new players. Additionally, a new contender in Eastern Europe could emerge if these players are not picked up by existing organizations.
Overall, the potential roster shuffle within Team Spirit could lead to significant changes in the European Dota 2 scene. If TORONTOTOKYO, Nightfall, and Save- form a new team, it would create an exciting prospect for esports fans in Eastern Europe.
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