Commentator Vladimir “Maelstorm” Kuzminov commented on recent changes at Team Spirit’s Dota 2 division, calling the decision to move coach Ayrat “Silent” Gaziev to inactive a logical step. According to Maelstorm, the organization had been lacking new ideas for some time, and the change reflects a need for renewal within the team.
Maelstorm said that things at Team Spirit have not felt fresh lately: the old approaches were no longer delivering results, and there was an absence of new tactical concepts. He described the move as a gradual update that the roster needed: if the old methods stop working, it is natural to begin refreshing the staff and direction.
On January 13, Ayrat “Silent” Gaziev was officially moved to inactive status and ceased to serve as Team Spirit’s coach. The organization has not announced a permanent replacement, leaving the head-coach position open for the moment.
Player Timur “Ahilles” Kulmukhambetov has suggested that Sergey “G” Bragin may join the team, and some within the scene expect him to take on a coaching role, though nothing has been confirmed by Team Spirit so far.
The change comes amid broader expectations that Team Spirit will seek new strategies and personnel to restore competitive momentum. Supporters and analysts will be watching the club’s next moves closely as it looks for a figure to lead the team’s tactical development.