A massive update on Roster Mania unfolded last night, with former NRG coach Chet seemingly revealing all that’s happening with multiple teams. He mentioned that almost every team in the entire world, presumably with the exception of the world champions, will make a roster change. This includes Sentinels and absolutely includes NRG. Chet doesn’t believe Demon1 will stay on that Valorant roster, heavily implying that Sacy might be the one to leave Sentinels, which could prompt a change.
Sentinels and Potential Changes
Expect to see Zekken on Neon, as he likely won’t be going anywhere from Sentinels. However, as discussed in the coming minutes, anything is still possible. A back-and-forth exchange between Vanity and Boaster highlights that no situation is guaranteed as we move forward into the next season. Vanity, from Cloud9, is reportedly being replaced. Meanwhile, it’s unlikely Boaster will leave 100T, but who knows what will happen? The world champions likely won’t make any moves unless one of those players gets poached, which seems unlikely.
Sentinels’ approach to competition was also interesting. During their matches, they maintained that if their opponents won, it was because they deserved it, not because Sentinels lost. On the other hand, they hyped themselves up with a different mentality, almost delusional, but effective in boosting confidence. This mentality seems to focus on believing they are the better team and that their opponents are not good enough to win. This mental game plays a significant role in their approach to winning.
Coaching Movements & Other Valorant Roster News
Former world champion coach Havoc, who led the VALORANT world championship-winning team in 2022, is now looking for a new opportunity. After his time with MIBR didn’t yield the desired results, he’s seeking a fresh start. Wishing him the best, as even Zekken acknowledged him as “the man.” Havoc’s achievements speak for themselves, and he’s a free agent coach for the new season, fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and some Italian. His future looks promising.
There’s a lot of speculation about where Demon1 might go next. On stream, Boaster was asked about the possibility of Demon1 joining Fnatic. With Derke potentially on the way out, a trade involving Demon1 and some cash might happen. Boaster implied that Demon1 might not be as good as Derke, making the competition easier if Demon1 joined Fnatic. Although Demon1 is a world champion, Boaster’s comments sparked some controversy.
Derke’s Departure from Fnatic’s Valorant Roster
Derke confirmed there’s no drama among the players, despite speculation. He mentioned that he communicates with the team through WhatsApp, not everything is on Twitter. This almost confirms that Durka won’t be returning to Fnatic unless no one pays his buyout, forcing the team to bring him back. The situation remains uncertain.
Sentinels’ Potential Roster Moves
Chet also hinted that Sentinels might make a change. If any changes occur, Sacy could be the one to go. There have been rumors of Sacy wanting to team up with other Portuguese speakers again or potentially return to LOUD. This makes Sacy the most likely candidate for a roster change, especially given the speculation about his future.
