Following a disappointing Stage 1 in VCT Americas, FURIA have decided to bench Daniel
“eeiu” Vucenovic, the team announced on Sunday. After winning the
VCT Kickoff and qualifying for their first international competition, the Brazilian organization failed to secure a spot at the Masters London and the Esports World Cup. This prompted another change to their
VALORANT roster. Corbin
“C0M” Lee, the 2023 World Champion, joins the lineup after being benched by
Evil Geniuses following Stage 1.
Shortly after the announcement, eeiu shared a lengthy message on X reflecting on his journey with FURIA. The player explained that his main objective when joining the organization was to build a team capable of winning regardless of the circumstances, inspired by the culture created by Kelden "Boostio" Pupello and Anthony "Zikz" Gray during their time with 100 Thieves. He also revealed that his arrival had come unexpectedly, as he joined the roster as its final player following a scrim.
Looking back on the season, eeiu said he was proud of what the squad had accomplished in a short amount of time and insisted that he had no regrets about the effort he put into the project. Addressing rumors surrounding his benching, the North American player denied any internal conflict within the team, writing: “There’s no tension or beef.”
He added that he never had any personal issues with his teammates and clarified that the decision was purely based on the different qualities sought by the team, stating that while he excels in certain areas, C0M simply fits better with what FURIA currently needs. Despite the setback, eeiu ended his message on an optimistic note, promising fans that they would see him again soon.
