YEKINDAR: FURIA Aims to Unleash Its Best Version at FISSURE Playground 2

YEKINDAR: FURIA Aims to Unleash Its Best Version at FISSURE Playground 2

Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis, the Latvian rifler for FURIA, has stated that the current roster intends to bring out the “best version” of FURIA during this event. While he keeps many specifics private, he emphasized that the team has a clear plan for adaptation and improvement. 

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What YEKINDAR Said & What It Means

• YEKINDAR said: “We definitely have a plan and an understanding of what we can work on … I can’t give you an answer that we want to lose. We want to show ourselves and the fans the best version of FURIA in this event.”

• He acknowledged that while the goal is to push as far as possible—“of course we plan to win this event”—that statement alone would be too generic. He stressed that even in the face of losses, he hopes the team gains growth, learns from mistakes, and improves. 

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Roster Changes & Recent Performance

• Since the addition of Danil “molodoy” Golubenko and YEKINDAR himself, FURIA has surprised many in the CS2 scene with stronger starts and improved consistency.

• Earlier this year FURIA turned YEKINDAR’s loan move from Liquid into a permanent signing, with a contract through summer 2027. 

• Player stats back up the sense that FURIA has leveled up: according to HLTV, the current roster, including YEKINDAR, KSCERATO, molodoy, yurih, and FalleN, have had constructive results and rising ratings as the team integrates the newer members.

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Challenges & Context

• YEKINDAR admitted that while the team has the talent and desire, there is still work to be done. One aspect is adapting strategies during the tournament. He mentions the team's understanding of where they can adjust and improve but avoids publicizing the specific tactical shifts.

• FURIA’s recent results have been mixed: they have shown flashes of potential at major events but sometimes fell short in large LAN settings, e.g. in BLAST Open London. They have had playoff runs, but not always deep ones.

• Another factor: expectations are rising. With roster investment and promising individual performances (especially from molodoy and YEKINDAR), fans and analysts will be paying close attention. YEKINDAR’s message suggests FURIA know this; they are trying to manage both performance and pressure.

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Significance for FISSURE Playground 2 & Beyond

• The event happens in a Swiss format, where early wins help build confidence and room for error. FURIA entering with belief in their plan gives them a psychological edge.

• YEKINDAR's own form since joining permanently has improved; the organization and his teammates have reportedly shown trust in him. His role is being viewed as more stable and central to FURIA’s tactical identity.

• The ability to “show the best version” also means being resilient in the event of losses—learning from them, adapting during the series, and not letting mistakes snowball. That mindset is increasingly important for CS2 teams in big LAN events.