G2 rifler Guy “NertZ” Iluz has described the team’s 2026 season as a disappointment, admitting that even winning their remaining tournaments would not fully compensate for their previous results. Speaking in an interview with HLTV ahead of BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2, the Israeli player discussed the six-match losing streak, confidence problems within the roster and possible ways to recover before the Singapore Major.
G2 enter the tournament after consecutive last-place finishes at PGL Masters Bucharest and IEM Beijing. Despite these results, NertZ believes the team have made progress in recent discussions and could begin recovering in Hong Kong.
NertZ admits G2 are disappointed with the season
G2 have lost six consecutive series, including defeats against NAVI, Aurora and PARIVISION. Their latest elimination came at IEM Beijing 2026, where they lost 1:2 to Aurora in the lower bracket and finished in 13th–16th place.
According to NertZ, the team are disappointed with their overall results, and even a strong finish to the season would not change that assessment. He explained that the players and organization had higher expectations, making their recent performances particularly frustrating.
The rifler emphasized that G2 cannot change what happened earlier in the year and must instead focus on improving their remaining results. He also acknowledged that several consecutive defeats have affected the atmosphere and confidence within the roster.
Confidence and overthinking remain major problems
NertZ believes the difficulties are not caused by a single issue. Instead, he pointed to several problems within the team, identifying confidence as one of the most important factors behind their recent decline.
According to the rifler, repeated defeats create additional pressure, causing players to hesitate and overthink their decisions. He suggested that G2 could benefit from simplifying their approach rather than attempting to execute every situation perfectly.
Just making it simple. Try not to play perfect in every situation, and that’s it.
NertZ also explained that G2 intend to focus more on successful moments instead of constantly reviewing mistakes. He believes that enjoying the game and maintaining confidence could help the players perform more naturally under pressure.
The Israeli player compared the situation with his previous experiences at HEROIC, where focusing on smaller improvements helped the team handle difficult periods.
G2 look to recover against MOUZ at BLAST Rivals
G2 will begin their BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2 campaign against MOUZ on November 11 at 10:30 CET. Their opponents enter the tournament after winning IEM Beijing without dropping a single map and moving to the top of the Valve Regional Standings.
Despite the difference in recent results, NertZ believes G2 can challenge the European team. He suggested that MOUZ may now face additional pressure to maintain their position, while G2 need to demonstrate that they remain competitive against leading opponents.
I feel like CS is more mental than anything else.
The rifler also discussed preparations for PGL Major Singapore 2026. G2 plan to return home briefly after BLAST Rivals before resuming practice, with no bootcamp currently scheduled.
NertZ believes that continued discussions, small tactical adjustments and improvements in individual confidence could help the team recover. Although he remains dissatisfied with the season, he hopes G2 can demonstrate better Counter-Strike in their remaining tournaments.
