Maksim ‘kyousuke‘ Lukin will miss the next match between Team Falcons and NRG at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 because of ongoing visa problems. This continues a frustrating pattern for the young rifler in 2026.
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Visa Problems Sideline Falcons’ Rising Star
The Falcons have confirmed that Kyousuke can’t attend because his visa issues remain unresolved. He has already missed other LAN events this season for the same reason.
At just 18, the Russian player has been one of the top breakout stars in Counter-Strike 2. His absence is a big blow for the Falcons, who have been gaining momentum.
Stand-in NucleonZ Steps in Again
With kyousuke out, the Falcons will likely turn to academy player Matej ‘NucleonZ‘ Trajkoski, who has stepped in before in similar situations.
Earlier this year, NucleonZ filled in at the BLAST Bounty Finals. Despite having little experience at the top level, he helped the Falcons stay competitive.
The young Macedonian showed promise, but filling in for a high-impact player like kyousuke is still a tough task.
Impact On Falcons vs NRG
The match against NRG is now harder to predict. Falcons will be without one of their top-rated players, who is known for his strong aim and steady play.
Kyousuke was key in helping the Falcons qualify for recent events, putting up strong performances before the LAN stage.
Without kyousuke, the Falcons may have to change up their roles and depend more on stars like Nikola ‘NiKo‘ Kovač and Ilya ‘m0NESY‘ Osipov to lead the team.
