Larl Temporarily Steps Away From Team Spirit’s Dota 2 Roster

Team Spirit have announced a temporary roster adjustment ahead of the first Dota 2 tournaments of 2026. The update was shared via the organization’s official social media channels.

Midlaner Denis “Larl” Sigitov will move to inactive status for around one and a half months, meaning he will miss several early-season events. According to the club, the decision is tied to personal reasons, and no long-term changes are planned at this stage.

During Larl’s absence, his role will be covered by Marat “Mirele” Gazetdinov, a player from Yellow Submarine, who joins Team Spirit as a stand-in. With Mirele in the lineup, the team is set to compete in key upcoming tournaments, including:

• FISSURE Universe 8
• BLAST Slam VI
• DreamLeague Season 28

This isn’t the first time Larl has temporarily stepped away. Back in summer 2025, he missed FISSURE Universe: Episode 6 due to post-surgery complications, which also impacted his preparation for The International 2025.

Team Spirit Roster for Upcoming Tournaments 🏆

• Ilya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk
• Marat “Mirele” Gazetdinov(stand-in)
• Magomed “Collapse” Khalilov
• Alexander “rue” Filin
• Nikita “Panto” Balaganyn
• Ayrat “Silent” Gaziev(coach)

For now, Team Spirit are focused on maintaining stability with Mirele filling in, while fans await Larl’s return later in the season.