{"id":30545,"date":"2023-05-26T13:46:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T17:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=30545"},"modified":"2023-05-26T13:46:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T17:46:05","slug":"nexa-exploring-new-options-for-summer-csgo-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/nexa-exploring-new-options-for-summer-csgo-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Nexa exploring new options for summer CS:GO return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Benched OG <a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/counter-strike\/\" title=\"CSGO betting guide\" >Counter-Strike<\/a> player Nemanja &#8220;nexa&#8221; Isakovi\u0107 is reportedly exploring options for his return to active play next summer.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources, nexa is currently searching for opportunities to return to the competitive scene soon. The player is also considering returning to OG&#8217;s starting five, but rather than an in-game leader, nexa intends to take up the position of a rifler. <\/p>\n<p>The player stepped back from OG&#8217;s starting lineup in February this year due to personal reasons. Nexa was replaced by previously benched player Nikolaj &#8220;niko&#8221; Kristensen, who is rumored to be on his way out of OG.<\/p>\n<p>Following nexa&#8217;s move, OG did not inform fans of his potential return date; rather, they stated that niko would lead the squad for the remaining Major circuit. niko functioned as the team&#8217;s captain throughout the BLAST Paris Major, where they placed 20th-22nd and only won one match in the Challengers Stage. <\/p>\n<p>After three months of no information, recent reports claim that nexa intends to return to active play by summer and was already exploring his options which include staying with OG. <\/p>\n<p>The player joined OG in January 2022 from G2 Esports. He took the position of IGL from Aleksi &#8220;Aleksib&#8221; Virolainen, who moved to G2. During nexa&#8217;s first few months on the lineup, the player helped OG qualify for the <a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/electronic-sports-league\/intel-extreme-masters\/\" title=\"IEM betting guide\" >Intel Extreme Masters<\/a> Rio Major and led a semi-final run during the BLAST Premier World Final.<\/p>\n<p>The news of nexa&#8217;s potential return to active play comes not long after rumors of an upcoming roster change in OG. Shahar &#8220;flameZ&#8221; Shushan and Nikolaj &#8220;niko&#8221; Kristensen are reportedly gearing up to leave the organization. <\/p>\n<p>While flameZ&#8217;s departure is tied to his OG contract expiring, niko is set to part ways with the team due to their poor showing at the Paris Major. niko has been a part of OG since March 2021 and was recently taken off the bench to lead the team. <\/p>\n<p>OG are also yet to inform the public about the future of Abdulkhalik &#8220;degster&#8221; Gasanov on the lineup following his request for a break after the conclusion of the Paris Major. <\/p>\n<p>Former Copenhagen Flames AWPer Iulian &#8220;regali&#8221; Harj\u0103u will replace degster on OG in the fast-approaching IEM Dallas tournament. 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