The revolving door of CS2 coaching has stopped at a familiar name. Eternal Fire has officially announced the return of Sezgin "Fabre" Kalaycı to the head coach position, marking a significant reunion for the organization. Fabre steps in to replace Yiğit "yT" Özden, who departed the team just days ago.
For those who have followed the Turkish scene, this move feels like a homecoming. Fabre spent nearly three years with the organization between 2022 and 2025, overseeing a period where the team established itself as a legitimate international threat. Most notably, he guided the squad to a quarter-final finish at the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen. After a stint away, he brings a wealth of experience to a roster that is currently navigating its own transition.
The current iteration of Eternal Fire is a different beast than the all-Turkish lineups of the past. The team now features an international core, including Gareth "MisteM" Ries, Iulian "regali" Harjău, and Vladyslav "Kvem" Korol, alongside long-time members Samet "jottAAA" Köklü and Caner "soulfly" Kesici. Integrating this group into a cohesive unit will be Fabre’s primary challenge.
His resume is bolstered by his time at Aurora, where he helped the team reach the semi-finals of the IEM Cologne Major. That pedigree is exactly what the organization is betting on as they look to climb back up the rankings. With the team currently hovering outside the top tier, the pressure to deliver results in upcoming qualifiers is immediate.
Whether this tactical shift can reignite the team's form remains to be seen. For now, the focus shifts to how quickly Fabre can implement his system with this new international lineup. Keep an eye on our MyEsports predictions to see how the analysts rate their chances in the next matches.