In the Masters 3 group stage, G2 has done something that no previous Valorant team did – defeated Sentinels 2-0. G2 revenge the 1-2 defeat at the first time against Sen, thereby moving straight into the knockout round and winning Kru Esports. This is only the first step for the journey to rediscover the throne of G2 in the Esports arena.
A series of potential young players
Trying to build a squad in a young game like Valorant is relatively difficult. Because, if you want to bring excellent and youthful players, you will have problems without too much information. However, sharing in the interview above UPCOMERCaptain Oscar “Mixwell” Canellas believes that finding personnel in Valorant is easier than CSGO.
“I think building a squad in Valorant is easier than CSGO. Everything in this subject is very easy for you to approach. In CSGO, you will be very difficult to find new people. Everyone has signed a contract with the management team. Therefore, the contracts are very strong,” Colochocho's former player shared.
Referring to the young talent of Valorant, it is like a giant cocktail. You have players from other FPS games or even beginners to play Valorant. This extremely wide ecosystem has reduced the standard of a Valorant team. However, that is very useful for Mixwell when he will use his CSGO play experience to evaluate young players.
When mentioning the rookies, experts say there will be many risks for Valorant teams. Continuing Mixwell, coach Neil “Neilzinho” Finlay G2 has revealed the tension when recruiting new people to help G2 complete the squad to prepare for Valorant Champions Tour 2021.
“At G2, you are expected to win every match you attend. They are not necessarily interested in forming a collective cohesion will be difficult. For example, as the case of Keloqz, we see his stream. At that time, G2 also tried up to 18 people within 4 days,” Neilzinho said.
Keloqz is the fighter and the youngest member, and is the latest contract of G2. Before G2 approached, Keloqz had a probationary period at FPX. However, when joining G2, the legal boy immediately felt the closeness. Answer with UPCOMERKeloqz even believes that he and his seniors seem to have been playing together for 10 years.
Put everything into the framework
To create a perfect squad, you need a lot of things, not just gathering the best players in their position. In 2020, the G2 Valorant team is almost the leading name in the European arena. However, the story in the first half of 2021 was completely different. It was a wake -up scene for G2 to issue a decision to recruit Neilzinho to create mutations.
“When I first came, they almost had no structure or block. They used to dominate Europe, even very early. However, G2 played like each member went to one place, running around the map, then searching for rivals to get the defeated network,” Neilzinho said.
G2 does not have a true leader in matches after breaking up with David “Davidp” Prins. The team once tried to put faith in Oscar “Ozzy” Scott and Aleksander “Zeek” Zygmunt but were not successful. Mixwell highly appreciates Zeek's skills. However, the captain of G2 said that Zeek was too young and was not enough to play the role of a caller in the matches.
When G2 could not win the right to attend Masters 3 at Reykjavik, the Board of Directors determined that only Mixwell was the name that could be kept. In the process of hunting for potential new teammates, Mixwell chose three names he had known when he was playing CSGO: Zygimantas “Nukkye” Chmieliauskas, Auni “Avova” Chahade and Jose “Koldamenta” Luis Aranguren. All 3 were signed contracts in June.
The blend of luck between strong personalities
The personality and ego of each G2 player is the highlight of this team. Mixwell and Neilzinho highly appreciated the Spanish compatriots for their dedication, always absorbing the opinions of the coaching staff. As for Keloqz, he is considered a “comedy tree”, who likes jokes and creates joy for seniors in a team full of seriousness.
There was a very close link between Mixwell and Keloqz. In the new time joining G2, Keloqz was only a support because Mixwell was stabilizing with the Jett agent. However, when he realized Keloqz's great potential was in the confrontation role, Mixwell accepted a step back to give the stage to juniors.
“He always wants to stand out. To be honest, I helped Keloqz everything he needs. If he needs a sincere advice, I will always be here,” said G2 captain.
Both Mixwell and Neilzinho believe that Keloqz is not just a skilled jade. Although only playing with the team for a few weeks, the young French player showed an incredible improvement. Keloqz is absorbing suggestions, turning into a perfect player to fit the current squad of G2.
The hunt has never stopped
Even how perfect the current squad of G2 is, Mixwell and Neilzinho believe that G2 can change at any time. EMEA's representative is on the right track when reaching the semi -final of Masters 3 to confront the Esports Gambits. However, the G2 members all understand that human resource disturbance is entirely possible.
“If you do not win any title, the change is unavoidable. We take the initiative to think of that script and have to do so,” Neilzinho said.
Whether Keloqz, a Mixwell or anyone else, every member of the G2 squad can be replaced. However, the captain of G2 also had words to reassure himself and his teammates. According to him, the fate of the players is in their hands. Always practice, do not delusion and remind yourself every day about the goal of striving to make progress.
