frozen admits “anyone” could have left FaZe for Falcons after poor CS2 results

FaZe star frozen opens up on karrigan’s Falcons transfer, FaZe’s rebuild, and the future of the roster in Counter-Strike 2

FaZe Clan rifler David Čerňanský has delivered one of the strongest reactions yet to Finn Andersen leaving FaZe Clan for Team Falcons, admitting that the team’s disappointing Counter-Strike 2 results made the move understandable.

Speaking after FaZe’s elimination at IEM Atlanta, frozen said the roster’s struggles over recent months created a situation where “anyone with a Falcons offer would’ve left.” The Slovak star explained that the organization’s lack of consistent success played a major role in the departure of the legendary in-game leader.

The comments come during one of the most dramatic roster transitions in professional CS2, with FaZe entering a new era built around Russel Van Dulken as in-game leader following karrigan’s exit.

frozen says FaZe are now “a completely different team”

According to frozen, the current FaZe lineup no longer resembles the structure that previously made the team one of the most feared rosters in Counter-Strike.

The new-look squad now features Twistzz calling, while coach Niclas “enkay J” Krumhorn attempts to stabilize the team during the transition period. Stand-in Ryan “Neityu” Aubry has also temporarily helped FaZe remain competitive during recent tournaments.

Despite inconsistent results, frozen believes the team has shown signs of improvement. He noted that FaZe’s victories now appear “more convincing” than before, although the roster still struggles with slow starts, communication issues, and maintaining consistency across full series.

Why karrigan left FaZe for Falcons

karrigan officially joined Team Falcons in April, replacing Damjan Stoilkovski and reuniting with former teammates including Nikola Kovač and coach Danny Sørensen. Falcons viewed the Danish veteran as the missing piece needed to finally convert deep playoff runs into championships.

In previous interviews, karrigan admitted the decision happened quickly around the Major transfer window and said he did not have enough time to personally inform all of his FaZe teammates before the organization handled the announcement. He also described the Falcons project as giving him motivation he had not felt “for a very long time.”

The move immediately became one of the biggest roster stories in CS2 because of karrigan’s legacy inside FaZe. During his time with the organization, he helped build multiple championship-winning lineups and captured some of the biggest trophies in Counter-Strike history, including the PGL Antwerp Major.

Twistzz reacts to karrigan departure

Twistzz also addressed the emotional impact of losing FaZe’s long-time captain.

The Canadian star admitted that the transfer “wasn’t handled the best way,” explaining that departures become far more difficult when players have spent years building chemistry together. Twistzz added that he hopes frozen becomes one of the central pillars of FaZe’s rebuild moving forward.

The pressure on Twistzz has significantly increased since taking over leadership duties. Analysts and fans continue debating whether FaZe can remain a title contender without one of Counter-Strike’s most successful in-game leaders.

Falcons rebuilding around karrigan, NiKo, and m0NESY

Meanwhile, Team Falcons continue rebuilding around their superstar core.

NiKo recently defended the organization’s decision to replace kyxsan with karrigan, saying the team had been “going in the wrong direction.” The Bosnian superstar explained that switching in-game leaders completely changes a team’s tactical identity and requires time before results become stable.

Falcons have already shown flashes of potential in recent events. At PGL Astana, the team reached the playoffs after a comeback victory against The MongolZ, powered by strong performances from Ilya Osipov and Maksim Lukin.

However, the organization still faces enormous expectations due to its star-studded lineup and massive investment into Counter-Strike.

What’s next for FaZe and Falcons in CS2?

Both teams now enter a critical stage of the 2026 Counter-Strike season.

FaZe must prove they can remain elite without karrigan, while Falcons are betting that one of the greatest in-game leaders in CS history can finally turn their superstar roster into a consistent championship-winning project.

With frozen openly acknowledging why players would consider leaving FaZe during difficult periods, the rivalry and comparisons between the two organizations are likely only beginning.