G2 Esports has confirmed that as of November 12, 2021 the organization has parted ways with two key members of its coaching staff. G2 Esports will be parting ways with head coach Fabian “GrabbZ” Lohmann and head analyst Christopher “Duffman” Duff ahead of the 2022 LEC season.
The changes are the first official moves G2 Esports has made this off-season after missing the World Championship for the first time since the organization joined the LEC ahead of the 2016 EU LCS season. G2 Esports had previously confirmed that GrabbZ’s contract was available for buyout alongside the contracts of strategic coach Nelson Sng, top laner Martin “Wunder” Hansen, AD carry Martin “Rekkles” Larsson, and support Mihael “Mikyx” Mehle.
All players and coaches that G2 Esports announced were available for transfer were also formally benched, though Duffman was not part of that list.
Reports point towards GrabbZ going to Team BDS, who purchased FC Schalke 04 Esports’ franchise slot following the conclusion of the 2021 LEC season, but whether Duffman will be heading there with GrabbZ or to an entirely different destination is currently unknown.
G2 Esports reportedly extended mid laner Rasmus “Caps” Winther’s contract following the 2021 LEC season, and it looks as though jungler Marcin “Jankos” Jankowski may also be staying with the organization. However, no member of G2 Esports has been deemed untouchable, and Duffman’s sudden departure is a testament to that fact.
As the head coach of G2 Esports from 2018-2021, GrabbZ was at the helm of some of the most iconic moments in Western League of Legends esports history. Not only did GrabbZ lead the 2019 iteration of G2 Esports — the best Western team in LoL esports history — but in doing so, captured four consecutive domestic titles throughout the 2019 and 2020 LEC seasons.
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