Falcons Urged to Change Coach as BIG Qualify for IEM Cologne Major After Beating FaZe

NiKo Role Sacrifice Sparks Debate While BIG Deliver Under Pressure

Team Falcons are facing renewed criticism despite their star-powered lineup, as analyst Maxim “Delight” Saenko suggested that a coaching change — not another roster move — could be the key to unlocking the team’s full potential.

At the same time, BIG have successfully secured their place at the IEM Cologne Major, defeating FaZe Clan in a high-stakes qualification decider.

Falcons Criticized Despite Star Roster

According to Delight, Falcons already have everything they need in terms of individual skill. The issue lies in structure and leadership.

He pointed specifically to Nikola "NiKo" Kovač, stating that the team could improve if the Bosnian star fully gives up key positions for young talent kyousuke.

“A coaching change would help. The roster itself is good enough.”

The criticism also extends to Falcons’ past decisions, including missed opportunities in the coaching market.

NiKo Focused on Team Success Over Individual Roles

Despite external pressure, NiKo has made it clear that he prioritizes team results over personal comfort.

“My only interest is team results and team success.”

He also confirmed his willingness to adapt:

“I wouldn’t give up my roles for many players… Maxim is one of the players I would do it for.”

Falcons have recently invested in improving their internal system, adding analyst support and focusing on structure. According to the team, progress is being made:

“The structure is becoming better.”

However, results have not yet matched expectations. Head coach Danny “zonic” Sørensen admitted earlier:

“It’s not been good enough… I take responsibility for that.”

BIG Secure IEM Cologne Major Spot

While Falcons continue to search for consistency, BIG delivered when it mattered most.

The German squad qualified for the IEM Cologne Major after reaching — and winning — the HLC Belgrade PRO grand final.

Star player Benjamin "blameF" Bremer played a crucial role in the semi-final, posting a dominant 1.70 rating to push BIG into the final.

FaZe Eliminated After Dramatic Final Loss

BIG defeated FaZe 2-1 in the grand final:

Dust2 — FaZe win

Overpass — BIG 13-11

Anubis — BIG 13-3

This result had major consequences for the competitive scene:

BIG officially qualified for IEM Cologne

FaZe Clan failed to reach the Major

SINNERS Esports claimed the final European qualification slot

FaZe had entered the event as a last шанс to save their season but ultimately fell short.

Falcons vs BIG: Opposite Trajectories in CS2

The contrast between the two teams highlights a key theme in Counter-Strike right now:

Falcons — elite roster, but ongoing structural concerns

BIG — disciplined execution and clutch performance under pressure

As the IEM Cologne Major approaches, Falcons remain one of the most обсуждаемых teams, while BIG have already proven their ability to deliver in decisive moments.