nEMANHA: "Playing for illwill helped me very much because it was my first time calling in English"

Dust2.us Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey "Mnmzzz" Moore spoke with Wildcard's Nemanja "nEMANHA" Đukić after their victory over Chicken Coop in the quarterfinals of FRAG 20.

nEMANHA discussed the benefits of Cxzi's recent addition to the team, his big move to NA, and current team dynamics.

Find the video interview below, with a full transcription underneath. All questions and answers have been slightly edited for length and clarity.

How do you feel your game went against Chicken Coop?

This game was pretty easy. I think we had a harder match in our group against Voca.

What do you think were the keys to the win over Voca earlier today?

We feel confident and we didn't make a lot of mistakes on the map. That's it.

Why did the team decide to make the recent change, bringing in Cxzi for Peeping?

Not maybe question for me. I'm not long in team, so they make decision and I think it's upgrade for us. Cxzi is very vocal and helping me as second caller in the team. I'm pretty happy to have him in team.

Do you think having Cxzi, who was recently an IGL on Marsborne, as a more vocal member than Peeping is helpful?

Yeah, it's for sure helping for the team. He comes with new ideas. To be honest, we didn't have too much time to practice, but it was good. It's enough for wins.

What can you tell me about your coach splawik and what qualities he brings to the team?

I'm very happy to have him in team because he understands the game. From the start, we have a good conversation about the game and good preparation and good teamwork.

What made you decide to make this radical change and join Wildcard after spending so much time in the Balkan scene?

Zero Tenacity was disbanded and I decided to join illwill as a mix. We didn't have an organization, but it helped me very much because it was the first time I was calling in English. It was good experience for me, we make good results.

We didn't have an organization and I had offer from Wildcard and I see a good future in this team. I decided to move to this team.

How has your experience been working with younger NA players, and is there anything in particular you've been trying to teach them?

In our team we have experienced guys, more than me. HexT and reck played in major and Cxzi as well. They have more experience than me. Of course, maybe it's a different style of games, but we are still adapting each other's style.

I come with new ideas, they have some older ideas from their past teams. We need just to practice now and focus on our team, on hard work. I think we will make next major.

As you haven't been to a major before, is it a goal of yours to get Serbia back to majors?

Yeah, of course. It's a dream of every player who plays CS. I hope I will make it.

How do you feel about your semifinal match-up against either Passion UA or NRG?

I don't think too much about the enemy. If we want to win, we must beat everyone. Of course, they are maybe the favorite in this tournament. But, I believe in my team and we can beat every team in this tournament.

After winning FRAG 20, Wildcard are now participating in ECL S51 Cup 4.