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LS shares his thoughts on the community’s response to FORG1VEN’s benching.

FORG1VEN Steps Down from Schalke 04: The Controversy and LS’s Perspective

Konstantinos-Napoleon “FORG1VEN” Tzortziou, a veteran LEC AD carry, has recently made headlines after his decision to step down from Schalke 04’s starting lineup. However, LCK caster Nick “LS” De Cesare urges caution and reminds everyone to wait for all the facts to emerge before passing judgment.

Behind the Scenes: LS’s Take

LS addressed his stream’s viewers regarding FORG1VEN’s departure, stating that he is not concerned about the player leaving or how he handled it publicly. LS emphasized that outsiders can never fully understand the true nature of what goes on behind the scenes.

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Schalke’s Unwillingness to Change

FORG1VEN revealed that he chose not to compete for Schalke due to the team’s refusal to make necessary changes to remain competitive and succeed. This decision caused a backlash within the League of Legends community, with many accusing him of having an ego that hampers his professional career.

LS and Backlash

LS, himself no stranger to receiving backlash, empathized with FORG1VEN. He reminded everyone that behind the Twitter account is a real person and that FORG1VEN has been a longstanding member of the European League community.

Without FORG1VEN, Schalke will face Rogue and G2 Esports in their upcoming matches this weekend.

Correction Feb. 14 1:50pm CT: This article previously misrepresented LS’s statement on the matter. We apologize for the error.

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