Team Liquid has made a significant roster change by moving Kamil "siuhy" Szkaradek to the bench, concluding his 15-month stint with the active lineup.
The Polish in-game leader will be succeeded by Johnny "JT" Theodosiou, whose name appeared on the organization's roster submission for BLAST Bounty Season 2, though no official announcement has been made yet.
siuhy's journey with Liquid began in April 2025 following his departure from MOUZ three months earlier. However, his time with the North American organization failed to replicate the achievements he had previously attained with the German squad, marking a disappointing year overall.
The squad experienced a steady decline in the Valve Regional Standings, suffering repeated eliminations during group stages and delivering underwhelming performances. Their struggles extended to tier-two LAN events, where they barely managed to secure Major invitations.
Multiple roster adjustments throughout the new year did little to reverse the negative trajectory. Liquid's best result came at BLAST Bounty Season 1, where they advanced to playoffs through online qualifiers, only to exit with a 2-3 record at Stage 1 of the IEM Cologne Major.
A particularly concerning statistic from their 2026 campaign showed Liquid posting one of the lowest Terrorist-side win percentages across the competitive scene—a stark contrast to siuhy's previous form with MOUZ.
This benching represents Liquid's second off-season move, following the replacement of Roland "ultimate" Tomkowiak with Georgi "Jorko" Mitev. The revamped roster faces an immediate challenge, debuting against Vitality on July 24 in BLAST Bounty Season 2.
