Saksa on Team Yandex’s online results: “When we play from home, not everyone takes it seriously.”
Team Yandex support player Martin “Saksa” Sazdov said in an interview at BLAST SLAM VIII that his teammates take tournaments less seriously when playing from home, and he praised Bogdan “Batyuk” Batyuk’s skill level.
On playing online
It’s definitely a matter of laziness. When we play from home, not everyone takes it seriously. Maybe they’re hanging out with other people, but in any case, they’re not trying hard. Because of this, we start to suck, and then some people get angry. That’s what our progress looks like.
On which Spirit player he’d pick as a stand-in
Batyuk—he’s tearing everyone apart. After the news about Collapse and Miposhka taking a break, there was talk that the team would get weaker, but no, they’re still on point, and this guy is on fire.
Last season, Yandex finished 11th–12th at DreamLeague Season 28; the team failed to win a single series in the group stage of the online tournament—they drew three times and lost four matches. Among the team’s most recent LAN results are victories at BLAST SLAM VII and VIII, as well as PGL Wallachia Season 9. In addition, Yandex placed third at the Esports World Cup 2026 and The International 2026.
Photo: Valve.
