9INE Benches misutaaa and s0und in Latest Roster Shake-Up

As the Shanghai Major takes the world of esports by storm, the Counter-Strike scene keeps on delivering roster updates.
This time, 9INE has stepped into the limelight and declared some changes in the active roster. The organization has decided to demote
Kévin “⁠misutaaa⁠” Rabier and Alexandru “⁠s0und⁠” Ștefan, which is another attempt to reshape the lineup.

A Shift in Direction for 9INE

The benching of misutaaa and s0und allows the duo to look for opportunities in other teams as well. Both players were signed in May this year
as part of 9INE’s aggressive plan to assemble a team of players from across the world. Before this change, the organization had sold most of
the Polish roster to ENCE, which signaled the end of the national lineup.

The change of an international team was followed by 9INE signing such popular players as mantuu, refrezh, and misutaaa. However, the team
failed to live up to expectations as this new lineup suggested they would perform. A year of average results – with some of the worst results
and unimpressive player numbers – saw the organization looking for solutions.

Why the Change?

The absence of success has forced 9INE to start over again and again. Despite having moments where the team looked like they could be a force
to be reckoned with in the competitive scene, they never really became that. Now misutaaa and s0und are benched, 9INE has two vacancies and
another opportunity to adjust the roster.

Current 9INE Roster

• Mateusz “⁠mantuu⁠” Wilczewski
• Ismail “⁠refrezh⁠” Ali
• Rasmus “⁠raalz⁠” Steensborg
• Kévin “⁠misutaaa⁠” Rabier (benched)
• Alexandru “⁠s0und⁠” Ștefan (benched)

The Road Ahead for misutaaa and s0und

For misutaaa, the move is another career turning point. The 21-year-old player, who has already participated in two Major tournaments, stated
his desire to play in the top CS:GO tournaments. Although he had a very bright start, he has not been able to repeat the success he had when
he was with the tier-one teams.

On the other hand, 9INE is waiting for the next tournaments, such as the European Pro League Season 21 and CCT Season 2 European Series #15,
which will start on December 3, 2024. New players are expected to be signed in the coming year and the organization wants to regain its status
and become a contender once again.

What’s Next for 9INE?

This latest reshuffle underlines 9INE’s desire to discover the right combination, no matter how many changes are required. When the team will
be ready for the next events, the focus will be on who will replace misutaaa and s0und. Whether this move will finally bring the desired results
they are looking for only time will tell.