With the new map Pearl coming and Split getting removed I am a little confused on the decisions made. I totally understand, that for e-sports there are 7 maps necessary and the removal for me is fine. The problem I have is why is it needed...

I've had quite a few smurfs in gold and been trying really hard to get out but it's just impossible with all the level 7 account smurfs. Playing in the OCE region so just wondering if anyone else has had the same issue. Getting pretty frust...