G2 Esports has parted ways with head coach GrabbZ & head analyst Duffman

G2 Esports has confirmed that as of November 12, 2021 the group has parted strategies with two key members of its educating workers. G2 Esports could be parting strategies with head coach Fabian “GrabbZ” Lohmann and head analyst Christopher “Duffman” Duff ahead of the 2022 LEC season.

The changes are the first official strikes G2 Esports has made this off-season after missing the World Championship for the first time given that group joined the LEC ahead of the 2016 EU LCS season. G2 Esports had beforehand confirmed that GrabbZ’s contract was on the market for buyout alongside the contracts of strategic coach Nelson Sng, prime laner Martin “Wunder” Hansen, AD carry Martin “Rekkles” Larsson, and assist Mihael “Mikyx” Mehle. 

All players and coaches that G2 Esports launched had been on the market for swap had been moreover formally benched, though Duffman was not part of that file.

Experiences stage within the path of GrabbZ going to Group BDS, who purchased FC Schalke 04 Esports’ franchise slot following the conclusion of the 2021 LEC season, nevertheless whether or not or not Duffman could be heading there with GrabbZ or to a completely completely completely different trip spot is in the mean time unknown.

G2 Esports reportedly extended mid laner Rasmus “Caps” Winther’s contract following the 2021 LEC season, and it appears to be as if jungler Marcin “Jankos” Jankowski may additionally be staying with the group. Nonetheless, no member of G2 Esports has been deemed untouchable, and Duffman’s sudden departure is a testament to that reality. 

As the highest coach of G2 Esports from 2018-2021, GrabbZ was on the helm of various probably the most iconic moments in Western League of Legends esports historic previous. Not solely did GrabbZ lead the 2019 iteration of G2 Esports — the easiest Western workforce in LoL esports historic previous — nevertheless in doing so, captured 4 consecutive dwelling titles all by the 2019 and 2020 LEC seasons.