Yatoro with Team Spirit at the Gamers Galaxy 2022

Cover-Credits: 

Yatoro Talks About Team Spirit’s Current Form

Rakshak Kathuria
Updated On: 
Highlights
After the 2-0 win over NAVI in the DPC 2021-22 Tour 3, Spirit's carry Illya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk talked about the team's current form.
Yatoro stated that the squad was in great form and that they were "1000 times" better than they were in the Stockholm Major, where they finished 9th-12th.
Furthermore, Yatoro expressed his thoughts on carry Pudge, stating that it is a very powerful hero at the moment. He stated that they were not picking it right now, but were keeping it buried till they play PSG.LGD.

It certainly came across as somewhat surprising when Team Spirit finished 9th-12th at the ESL One Stockholm Major 2022 since this was the team’s lowest finish in months. This sparked concerns about the team's future outcomes but Spirit has rebounded strongly in Tour 3 of the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) 2021-22 so far. In analyzing how he viewed the team’s current state after their most recent victory over NAVI in Tour 3, carry player Illya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk commented that he views the team in great shape now which is a huge step up from where they were at the Stockholm Major.

Yatoro says Team Spirit is in much better form than it was at the Stockholm Major

Yatoro appeared for the post-match winner’s interview after the 2-0 series win over NAVI, stating clearly that the team was a “1000 times” better than it was at the Stockholm Major, adding that he was looking forward to the next Major as a result.

“I guess I am in good form right now. My team also. So, I guess we are better 1000 times than we were at the Major. So, I guess this Major will be kinda interesting,” said Yatoro.

Though Team Spirit may not have had the most dominant victories in the two Tour 3 matches that they have won so far, the teamfighting skills they acquired at The International 10 (TI10) have certainly been on display in these games. Yatoro’s performances, in particular, have been outstanding with an uncanny ability to consistently fend off enemy threats.

In addition, Yatoro shared his opinion on carry Pudge, a hero who has enjoyed considerable popularity in professional games since the release of patch 7.31d. He views Pudge as a very strong hero, and when asked in response why they weren’t picking it, Yatoro had a cheeky answer.

“Imba (on Pudge carry). We are preparing it for the best… We are preparing it actually for PSG.LGD so we are waiting.”

Team Spirit and PSG.LGD were involved in one of the most thrilling TI grand finals at TI10 where Spirit won 3-2. However, the two teams haven’t had the chance to meet each other since this matchup in October 2021.

Both the teams will likely qualify for the next Major in Arlington, USA. Considering their recent form, it will be interesting to see the two go head to head after so many months, assuming any travel and lockdown restrictions don’t hinder the event.

For the time being, Tour 3 of the DPC 2021-22 continues with Team Spirit taking on Rune Eaters on 26th June.


Published On: 
author profile picture
As a passionate Dota 2 fan for eight years, Rakshak has indulged himself completely in its esports circuit for the past two years as a professional. In addition to covering major news developments, he takes a keen interest in understanding team strengths and player personalities.

Follow us on social media

facebook-logotwitter-logoinstagram-logodiscord-logolinkedin-logo
google-news-logo

Others Also Read