Somnus: "Larl is undoubtedly my main competitor - his constant contribution to the game is undeniable"

Mid player Azure Ray Lu Somnus Yao praised Denis Larl Sigitov of Team Spirit. The Chinese player noted that Larl is a main competitor and has set himself the goal of reaching his level and surpassing him.

Somnus' words from a stream after Asian Games 2022, which translated on Reddit:

"My most recent goal is to reach Larl's level and then surpass him. He recently won two tournaments in a row, what a beast! He is by far my main competitor. Although Larl sometimes slips up, which leads to some funny moments.

Despite these moments, his constant impact in the game is undeniable. In Dota, constant impact in-game is indicative of a player's true skill. The ability to contribute to the game, no matter the circumstances, is paramount. Often Larl's contributions may not be immediately apparent, but they are crucial"

The International 12 will take place from October 12-29 in Seattle, USA. Team Spirit is the main favorite, but Azure Ray is in the role of "dark horse".

As reported by Cyberscore, Somnus represented the Chinese national team at Asian Games 2022, his team managed to earn gold medals.