As FaZe Clan heads into BLAST Rivals, team captain Finn “karrigan” Andersen gave a strikingly honest interview to HLTV.org. Coming off another underwhelming run — this time at IEM Melbourne, where FaZe were eliminated by GamerLegion — the Danish IGL shed light on the emotional toll, tactical instability, and the bittersweet success of former teammate Robin “ropz” Kool, now thriving with Team Vitality.
FaZe’s Turbulent 2025: A Season of Highs and Lows
FaZe’s 2025 campaign has been marked by sharp inconsistency:
- IEM Katowice 2025: 7–8th place — a prestigious tournament with an early exit.
- PGL Major Cluj-Napoca: 4th place — respectable, but never a real title threat.
- BLAST Open Spring 2025: 9th place — a result that drew serious criticism.
- PGL Bucharest 2025: 3rd place — a strong finish, but again fell short of a trophy.
- IEM Melbourne 2025: eliminated before playoffs in a painful 0-2 loss to GamerLegion.
“We’re doing the right things, but consistency is the problem,” said karrigan. “We can win 13-1 and then lose badly just hours later.”
The team appears trapped in a cycle of unstable performances, unable to sustain momentum. Even well-prepared matches often collapse due to poor decision-making or emotional fatigue.
The Emotional Burden and broky’s Struggles
Beyond tactics, Karrigan pointed to the psychological weight each player carries:
“It’s hard to control emotions. That’s part of being a pro when you’re not meeting your own — or the fans’ — expectations.”
This pressure is especially evident in AWPer Helvijs “broky” Smailis, whose confidence and output have dwindled:
“We’re doing everything we can to help broky, but ultimately, he has to find his own way out of the slump.”
The team continues to support him, but Karrigan admits that true improvement has to come from within.
ropz in Vitality: A Breakthrough Beyond FaZe
Meanwhile, former teammate Robin “ropz” Kool has found his groove with Vitality, delivering consistently strong performances and showing his star potential. Karrigan spoke candidly:
“Honestly, it’s a bit painful seeing ropz play so well while we’re falling short. But I’m genuinely happy for him. He’s in a team that’s using his strengths the right way.”
Karrigan further praised the structure around ropz:
“Vitality has unlocked his potential. Everyone there knows their role, and ropz has the freedom to shine. It’s the perfect environment for him.”
ropz statistics in the Faze Clan 2024
What’s Next: Patience or Change?
Despite the adversity, Karrigan remains hopeful:
“We’re not going to tear the team apart. Our strength is in our chemistry. We just need to push through this tough phase together.”
Yet he acknowledges that patience has limits:
“I’m a realist. If we keep dropping off, management might be forced to make hard decisions. But as long as we’re still a team, we fight.”
This interview may mark a pivotal moment for FaZe. Karrigan’s rare openness signals the weight of the crisis — not just in gameplay, but in morale and identity. The captain who once led FaZe to dominance now appears burdened with trying to revive a team that feels disoriented and deflated.
For fans, this insight is both illuminating and concerning. FaZe’s struggle is no longer just about poor results or role changes — it’s about a loss of stability and spirit. And with the Major approaching fast, there’s little time left to turn things around.
