Nikolay Petrosyan, the CEO of Virtus.pro, recently offered his perspective on the emotional behavior displayed by the captain of their CS2 roster, Denis “electroNic” Sharipov, during official matches.
Petrosyan stated that emotional intensity is a natural characteristic among top athletes. He described competitive sport as inherently unpredictable and filled with emotion, which can lead to outbursts when players are under stress and pressure. According to him, great athletes are primarily driven by a desire to prove themselves capable of even better performance.
He mentioned having discussed the matter with coach Ivan “F_N”, emphasizing the importance of helping Denis alleviate unnecessary tension. Petrosyan believes electroNic has the drive and capability to succeed, but internal pressure can inevitably manifest externally. He noted that while such emotional situations were not observed in Astana, the team is hopeful of seeing the anticipated level of play from electroNic in upcoming matches in Austin.
During Virtus.pro`s matches, broadcast viewers frequently see electroNic`s reactions to both difficult moments and successful rounds. Sharipov has been noted for reacting assertively, sometimes speaking sharply to teammates or expressing frustration towards opponents.