VALORANT Champion Team Faces Internal Struggles
Recently, the drama surrounding Gumayusi and T1 has erupted, causing ripples in the League of Legends community. Meanwhile, the VALORANT scene is also experiencing its own share of turmoil with significant developments: the reigning world champion VALORANT team for 2024 has begun its new season, continuously facing challenges even up to the present moment. Unlike Gumayusi, this superstar has become the focal point, not just for the audience but also within his own team… namely S1Mon, a member of Edward Gaming.
According to multiple sources and the coaching staff of EDG VALORANT, S1Mon has been exhibiting a withdrawn demeanor, failing to communicate effectively with teammates during scrims while being quite vocal during streams, which has not gone unnoticed. Furthermore, during team training sessions, he often isolates himself with his phone.
“The player seems to be themselves during livestreams, but during training sessions or when interacting with the team, they are silent, and no one understands what they want. If the player shares more openly, it might lead to different dynamics. I am responsible for the team, but it seems that the player has never fully integrated. Remember the match against G2? The team was quiet, and yet the player was complaining right in the middle of the match. A team cannot become champions if they only rely on one person. We once wanted to fight together until the end of our careers, but to achieve that, each individual must reflect on their own responsibilities. Everyone has talent, but not everyone knows how to utilize it effectively. How many people have ‘died’ since the age of 20, only to regret it later?” – S1Mon’s teammate, ZmjjKK, expressed.
However, S1Mon later took to streaming to voice criticisms about his teammates and the entire EDG training camp. With such attitudes, the future of the VALORANT champion team at EDG seems uncertain.
Controversial Decisions Spark Fan Debates
In reality, the decision to choose teammates is not a new topic. However, the togetherness of the champion team hasn’t been stable for long, and the recent drama has become quite rare. Therefore, S1Mon’s situation has garnered significant attention from the broader Esports community.
That being said, S1Mon appears to be gradually isolating himself from his professional career. If he leaves EDG due to his current behavior, it may become increasingly challenging for this player to find a new team in the future.
