Nicolai “device” Reedtz felt a strong sense of responsibility after his team’s loss to TYLOO in the Esports World Cup. He expressed regret about not performing well, stating,

“Just really sad or frustrated. I think that I could have made the difference in a lot of rounds.”

His team, Astralis, faced an early exit after losing to TYLOO 1-2 in a closely contested match. Device’s personal performance was disappointing, as he carried a rating of 0.93 during the series. He conveyed his frustrations, explaining that he felt he struggled significantly, which affected his mindset on the game.

In a brief post-match interview, device discussed the challenges they faced, particularly against TYLOO, stating,

“I think they don’t give up. If you give them a way into the game, they find a way to win, even with different players stepping up.”

He emphasized the need for more dynamic play and effective communication, noting that errors were apparent throughout the match. After the elimination, he reflected on the performance shortcomings and TYLOO’s resilience, adding,

“They have a good mentality of not giving up, and they force us not to play our best.”

For a deeper insight into device’s analysis of the series, listen to the full interview here.