FaZe Clan sniper Helvijs “broky” Saukants gave his first short interview after defeating BIG in the opening match of IEM Cologne 2025 Stage 1. The player talked about his return to the team, his impressions of the team's performance without him, and his emotions after returning to the server. His words immediately became a topic of discussion among fans.

The interview began with a question about broky's return to FaZe after a two-week absence, when he was replaced by Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev. The journalist asked how he felt when he received a call two weeks ago with an offer to return. Broky replied that the break was necessary and that he was able to rest, which was a rare opportunity. He emphasized how nice it was to feel the game again.

Ohh, I had to do a good break, you know, it was nice to have sometimes the vacation than usual. So yeah, it was great to come back after a long break and go back to be back in the server.
Helvijs “broky” Saukants

The journalist then asked if broky had been following FaZe's performances while s1mple was replacing him. Broky confirmed that he hadn't missed a single game, despite being sidelined. He said that watching the games from home was an interesting and entertaining experience for him.

Yeah, I watched every single game, so it was quite fun, entertaining, and enjoyable to watch from home.
Helvijs “broky” Saukants

When asked about his impressions of FaZe's play while he was replaced by s1mple, broky couldn't help but joke. His answer immediately caused laughter in the studio and among his interlocutors. The journalist clarified that it was just a joke for those who might not have heard, but broky still expressed his opinion about how the team looked without him.

These guys suck.
Helvijs “broky” Saukants

At the end of the interview, the player was asked about fans who might not be thrilled about his return. Broky, without getting into an argument, calmly responded by expressing his gratitude for their support and promising to see them the next day.

Um, and completely phased out what you said. So I'm just gonna say thank you for supporting me and see you tomorrow, I guess.
Helvijs “broky” Saukants

FaZe Clan defeated BIG in the opening match of IEM Cologne 2025 Stage 1 with a score of 2:0, and broky regained his place in the roster after the experiment with s1mple. Recall that Finn “karrigan” Andersen, captain of FaZe, previously confirmed that broky's return is important—the team is still deciding on its future. This victory and interview only added intrigue to further events at the tournament.