“They’re Still Great, But Not What They Were”: torzsi Sees Vitality’s Decline Amid MOUZ’s Resurgence
Luca Moretti
“They’re Still Great, But Not What They Were”: torzsi Sees Vitality’s Decline Amid MOUZ’s Resurgence
Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás of MOUZ acknowledged Vitality’s enduring strength yet noted a clear dip in their dominance over the past seven months. As BLAST Open London approaches, MOUZ’s refreshed energy and strategic creativity have him confident in his team’s current trajectory.
MOUZ Recharged After Time at Home
MOUZ spent the recent break revitalizing—torzsi credits the return home after Esports World Cup with boosting their “energy” and “creativity,” rekindling team dynamics that had felt drained during travel-heavy stretches.
Now refreshed, MOUZ feel primed to chase their first major title since PGL Cluj-Napoca in February 2025, after falling short in four finals since.
Vitality: Still Elite, But Losing Their Edge
torzsi stressed Vitality remain an elite squad, yet noted their razor-sharp form has slipped:
“They’re still really good, but they’re not the Vitality we knew seven months ago.”
This follows multiple close losses, including a 1–2 semifinal exit at the Austin Major, where torzsi emotionally reflected on Vitality’s dominance—and his own impact.
Head-to-Head: MOUZ vs Vitality
MOUZ’s recent matches against Vitality offer context:
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Inferno: torzsi dropped 18 kills in a tightly contested semifinal at the Austin Major.
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Mirage: torzsi again starred with 24 kills in an August clash.
Still, Vitality historically hold the upper hand—MOUZ have lost eight straight encounters as of mid-2025.
Strategic Adjustments & Identity Reinforced
torzsi credited in-game leader Brollan and coach sycrone for reshaping MOUZ’s tactical direction following the mid-season removal of siuhy. While some of siuhy’s tactics remain, the core strategy is now driven by Brollan and sycrone.
Despite a packed schedule of three back-to-back events, the team continued evolving its playbook, with individual players contributing new in-game ideas.
BLAST London Outlook: High Stakes Ahead
MOUZ face M80 in the quarters, but a Vitality rematch looms in the semi-finals. torzsi acknowledges the weight of that anticipated matchup but insists on focusing on the game at hand.
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Bracket details:
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Sept 5: MOUZ vs M80
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Sept 6: Winner faces Vitality
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Though Vitality have slipped from top-of-world form, beatable they remain—MOUZ must sustain their already improved mindset and cohesion.
Summary Table
| Category | Insight |
|---|---|
| Sentiment on Vitality | Still strong, but not as dominant in the past 7 months |
| MOUZ Momentum | Refreshed from time at home; creativity and confidence renewed |
| Key Performances | torzsi standout on Inferno (18 kills) and Mirage (24 kills) |
| Strategic Shift | Tactics now led by Brollan & sycrone post-siuhy |
| Immediate Outlook | Face M80 next; potential Vitality rematch in semis |
| Form vs Legacy | Sustained performance key to challenge historically top Vitality |
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