Natus Vincere CS2 player, Ivan `iM` Mihai, shared his thoughts on the criticism directed towards the NAVI team and specifically Igor `w0nderful` Zhdanov. In his vlog on the club`s YouTube channel, he emphasized that NAVI is currently focused on resolving team issues, considering this a priority for improving their gameplay.
iM noted that improving team play is more important than individual progress of players. He is confident that once the team eliminates common shortcomings, every player, including himself, Valerii `b1t`, Justinas `jL`, Aleksi `Aleksib`, and Igor `w0nderful`, will start showing better results.
Mihai also touched upon the topic of online criticism directed at w0nderful and the entire team. He emphasized that one should not pay attention to negative comments online, as he himself has faced similar pressure. iM recounted that in the past, when his performance was not good enough, many called for his replacement. He is convinced that ignoring external criticism, especially on platforms like HLTV.org or on X, is the best solution to maintain self-confidence and avoid the negative influence of others` opinions.
In conclusion, iM urged w0nderful and the entire team to listen to the opinions of loved ones and teammates, rather than the criticism of strangers on the internet.
Earlier, rumors circulated online about a possible replacement of w0nderful in NAVI. Analysts such as Duncan `Thorin` Shields, Aleksandar `kassad` Trifunović, and Alex `Mauisnake` Ellenburg also suggested that the club should replace Zhdanov with Oleksandr `s1mple` Kostyliev.
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