has been revealed that Spirit Academy coach Dmitriy “S0tF1k” Forostyanko has confirmed that 17-year-old player Maksim “ kyousuke ” Lukin, considered one of the most promising stars of the Counter-Strike 2 scene, has been benched since June 1.

This decision came after a series of rumors from insiders about his upcoming transfer to Team Falcons after BLAST.tv Austin Major. The team's coach said that kyousuke is currently focusing on his health, and Spirit Academy is holding tryouts for his spot in the main roster to ensure the team's stability ahead of important competitions.

Details of the decision
According to the coach, kyousuke has not been training with the main roster since June 1 as he is focusing on his health. This decision was made after consulting with the player and medical staff to ensure his full recovery. The team is actively looking for a replacement to maintain competitiveness, given the importance of upcoming matches.

Regarding the main roster: we did hold tryouts to replace Maxim, as he has been on the bench since June 1st to focus on his health.
Dmitriy “S0tF1k” Forostyanko

Rumors of a move to Falcons
Earlier, there was information that Falcons had reached an agreement with Spirit to acquire kyousuke . According to reports, the transfer will only be finalized after the Austin Major, and Emil “Magisk” Reif is expected to leave the roster to make room for the young star. These rumors are supported by information from sources close to both organizations, who claim that negotiations are ongoing but that a final decision will be made after the Major.

These rumors are backed up by information from insiders who claimed that kyousuke is no longer training with the team ahead of his move to the Falcons. Instead, Spirit Academy is training with a player named mazay which has only added fuel to speculation about his future.

This decision may affect Spirit Academy's strategy and performance, as the team must quickly adapt to the absence of one of its key players. At the same time, the search for a replacement opens up opportunities for other young talents to prove their worth.