{"id":36233,"date":"2026-04-18T23:38:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T23:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/?p=36233"},"modified":"2026-04-18T23:41:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T23:41:03","slug":"mouz-begin-rebuild-with-jl-loan-and-xelex-promotion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/news\/cs-2\/mouz-begin-rebuild-with-jl-loan-and-xelex-promotion\/","title":{"rendered":"MOUZ Begin Rebuild With jL Loan and xelex Promotion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>European powerhouse <strong>MOUZ <\/strong>is preparing for a significant roster rebuild, promoting academy talent and bringing in a high-profile stand-in as the team looks to reset after a disappointing start to 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The organization has opted for sweeping changes, benching two key players and reshaping the structure of its<strong> Counter-Strike 2 <\/strong>lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We are making the following roster changes effective immediately. Our roster will be as follows for the next three tournaments:<br> <br>Astana and Shanghai:<br> <br>\u2022 xelex<br>\u2022 Spinx<br>\u2022 torzsi<br>\u2022 xertioN (IGL)<br>\u2022 jL (On loan from NAVI)<br><br>Cologne Major:<br> <br>\u2022 xelex<br>\u2022 Spinx<br>\u2022 torzsi<br>\u2022 Brollan\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tHG7odkNmz\">pic.twitter.com\/tHG7odkNmz<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MOUZ (@mousesports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mousesports\/status\/2045559269488025800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MOUZ Core Changes: Benchings, Promotion, and jL Arrival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jl1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jl1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jl1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jl1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jl1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jl1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Justinas &#8220;<strong>jL<\/strong>&#8221; Lekavicius<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MOUZ <\/strong>have moved Ludvig &#8220;<strong>Brollan<\/strong>&#8221; Brolin and Jimi &#8220;<strong>Jimpphat<\/strong>&#8221; Salo to the bench, opening the door for fresh blood and a new direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stepping up is 17-year-old Adrian &#8220;<strong>xelex<\/strong>&#8221; Vincze, who earns a promotion from <strong>MOUZ NX<\/strong>T after strong performances in the academy system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside him, Justinas &#8220;<strong>jL<\/strong>&#8221; Lekavicius will join the team on a short-term loan from Natus Vincere, marking his return to competition after a break from professional play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MOUZ Leadership Shift: xertioN Takes Over the IGL Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xertert.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xertert.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xertert-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xertert-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xertert-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xertert-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dorian &#8220;<strong>xertioN<\/strong>&#8221; Berman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most notable changes comes in leadership. Dorian &#8220;<strong>xertioN<\/strong>&#8221; Berman is set to assume in-game leading duties following <strong>Brollan\u2019s <\/strong>benching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This role change also reshapes responsibilities within the team, with xelex expected to take over more aggressive, entry-focused positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MOUZ Lineup Moving Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For upcoming events (post-Major), <strong>MOUZ <\/strong>is expected to field:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dorian &#8220;<strong>xertioN<\/strong>&#8221; Berman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00c1d\u00e1m &#8220;<strong>torzsi<\/strong>&#8221; Torzs\u00e1s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lotan &#8220;<strong>Spinx<\/strong>&#8221; Giladi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adrian &#8220;<strong>xelex<\/strong>&#8221; Vincze<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Justinas &#8220;<strong>jL<\/strong>&#8221; Lekavicius<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timing Complications Ahead of the Major<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iemmajor.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iemmajor.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iemmajor-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iemmajor-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iemmajor-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iemmajor-450x282.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IEM Cologne Major 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the overhaul, <strong>MOUZ <\/strong>won\u2019t be able to field their new lineup at the upcoming<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pro.eslgaming.com\/tour\/cs\/cologne\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pro.eslgaming.com\/tour\/cs\/cologne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IEM Cologne Major<\/a><\/strong> due to roster lock rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only one substitution is allowed from the lineup registered earlier in April, meaning <strong>jL <\/strong>will <strong>not be eligible<\/strong> to play at the event. Instead, Brollan will temporarily return to the active lineup for the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new roster featuring <strong>jL <\/strong>is instead expected to debut at events such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liquipedia.net\/counterstrike\/PGL\/2026\/Astana\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/liquipedia.net\/counterstrike\/PGL\/2026\/Astana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PGL Astana<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liquipedia.net\/counterstrike\/CS_Asia_Championships\/2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/liquipedia.net\/counterstrike\/CS_Asia_Championships\/2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CS Asia Championships<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MOUZ High-Risk Rebuild<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This move signals a clear shift in philosophy for <strong>MOUZ<\/strong>, leaning into youth development while adding a proven but temporary piece in <strong>jL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Promoting <strong>xelex <\/strong>aligns with the organization\u2019s long-standing investment in academy talent, while the <strong>jL <\/strong>loan offers immediate experience and leadership qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether this hybrid approach pays off will likely depend on how quickly the new pieces gel and whether <strong>xertioN <\/strong>can successfully transition into the in-game leader role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>European powerhouse MOUZ is preparing for a significant roster rebuild, promoting academy talent and bringing in a high-profile stand-in as the team looks to reset after a disappointing start to 2026. The organization has opted for sweeping changes, benching two key players and reshaping the structure of its Counter-Strike 2 lineup. 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