BrokenBlade : "I was in a terrible mental state, but now I'm back"
The toplaner of G2 Esports , Sergen " BrokenBlade " Çelik, candidly discussed his struggle with mental challenges and his return to form before the match against Generation Gaming at the MSI 2025. In a pre-match interview, he shared personal experiences, talked about the support from his teammates, and why he dreams of winning the trophy alongside Caps .
The player's emotional honesty adds context to the upcoming G2 versus Generation Gaming match—one of the tournament favorites. BrokenBlade admits that his journey to MSI began uncertainly, but internal work and team cohesion helped him get back in the game.
The Road Through Mistakes
Before reaching the Bracket Stage, G2 went through the Play-In, where they defeated the Brazilian FURIA and the Vietnamese GAM. Soon they will face Generation Gaming —the Korean giant. Amid the pressure and high competition, BrokenBlade faced serious internal barriers.
I Felt Ashamed of My Play
BrokenBlade did not hide that the start of the tournament was tough for him—especially emotionally.
"I felt extremely uncomfortable playing those matches and was very ashamed of my performance. I'm not lying to myself—I know I failed."
He emphasized that he took the failures as a lesson to work on as soon as possible.
"This is a new experience for me, and I'm trying to approach it with gratitude. I acknowledge that I played poorly, but there is hope—I know I can do better."
The Team Helped Me Come Back
A key moment was the match against FURIA , where BrokenBlade felt the support of the team.
"Against FURIA , thanks to the team for having my back. Now I can confidently say: I'm back. I'm in a good mental state again."
He noted that he has already found his inner balance, and now it all depends on stability.
"I just need to find that 'secret formula.' When I find it—I will play better than my opponents."
Motivation—Winning the Trophy with Caps
For G2's toplaner, the goal is clear—to become a champion. And to do it with someone who has already won MSI.
"I want to win with Caps . He's already won, and he's the only one left from that roster. I want to build a new roster that will do it again."
"For me, success is lifting the trophy. Everything else can't be called success."
Ahead— Generation Gaming and a Test of Ambitions
The victory over GAM brought G2 back into the game, but now they face one of the main challenges at MSI 2025—a match against Generation Gaming . BrokenBlade believes that the current form of the team and internal cohesion will help them contest even the favorite. It's not just about mechanics—but also about the readiness to overcome themselves.
Mid-Season Invitational 2025 will take place from June 27 to July 12 in Canada, with a prize pool of $2,000,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament through the link.
