Gambit Gaming Turns to Support Player Moopz as AD Carry Substitute
Gambit Gaming, a League of Legends team in the League Championship Series (LCS), has made the unconventional choice of putting their support player Amaury “Moopz” Minguerche in the AD carry position for an upcoming match. Despite having three AD carry substitutes on their roster, Gambit Gaming has opted for Moopz to fill the vacancy.
Background
Riot Games, the organizer of the LCS, announced the suspension of their AD carry and league MVP Konstantinos “FORG1VEN” Tzortziou for the final two games of the season, as well as the following two games. Gambit Gaming had three potential replacements on their roster, but all of them were unavailable. Medjaldi’s team, Imagine Gaming, and Pedersen’s team, Winterfox, denied Gambit Gaming’s request to borrow the players. Andryushin, another player on Gambit Gaming’s roster, was unable to play due to personal issues. This left Gambit with two substitute options: Moopz and ImSoFresh, both of whom were signed earlier this month as substitutes.
Gambit’s Decision
In a statement on their website, Gambit Gaming explained their decision to recruit Moopz as the AD carry substitute. They cited his familiarity and comfort with the role, and the fact that shuffling the remaining players would disrupt the existing synergy within the team. Gambit Gaming acknowledges that this is not an ideal situation but expresses their determination to qualify for playoffs and approach them in a better condition.
Playoff Race and Relegation
Gambit Gaming is currently tied with two other teams for the final two playoff spots with a 7-9 record. However, they are also just a single game away from relegation, a position currently held by Elements. The outcome of their upcoming matches against Elements and H2k Gaming will be crucial in determining their fate in the LCS.
Conclusion
Gambit Gaming’s decision to have Moopz fill the AD carry role as a substitute showcases the challenges teams face when dealing with suspensions and player availability. While Gambit was more prepared for this situation than last year’s debacle, the circumstances forced them to make a last-minute change that could potentially impact their performance and their standing in the league.
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