Alexander Nokeepeesh Kuznetsov, a psychologist for Team Spirit, shared his thoughts on the instances where Daniil “donk” Kryshkovets, a player on their CS2 roster, displays negative emotions during official matches. He expressed his opinion in the team`s vlog from BLAST Open Lisbon 2025.
The interviewer suggested that donk`s emotional state might be due to fatigue from a demanding tournament schedule. Kuznetsov acknowledged that while this is the team`s usual pace, it could still contribute to such situations.
He noted that physical fatigue can indeed reduce mental control, but he believes other factors are more significant. He added that while fatigue is a factor, the team`s goal is to learn to prepare for and manage these situations effectively.
Tournament broadcasts often capture moments of donk reacting emotionally to unfavorable in-game situations. The esports player himself has admitted to tilting during official matches.
Team Spirit finished in 3rd-4th place at BLAST Open Lisbon 2025, losing to Team Vitality in the semi-finals. Donk`s team earned $40,000, while Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut`s Team Vitality ultimately won the championship.
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