During a recent VOD review stream, VCT caster Sideshow passionately defended Sentinels’ Brazilian players against disparaging comments from a viewer. The viewer blamed the Brazilians for the team’s poor performance, but Sideshow quickly shut down this argument.
Sideshow read out the comment, which claimed that the Brazilians had “ruined” Sentinels, and expressed his justified outrage. He pointed out that Sentinels’ struggles began before the Brazilian players joined the team and that they were not a top team at that time.
Statistically, Sideshow’s argument holds true. Sentinels have not achieved significant success in tier-one or tier-two tournaments since 2021. Despite winning Masters Reykjavík that year, their performance declined in subsequent seasons, even before the Brazilians joined the roster.
In contrast, the Brazilian players had a successful run with their former team, LOUD. They secured second place at Masters Reykjavík 2022 and went on to win that year’s Champions. PANcada, in particular, stood out as one of the tournament’s top performers.
However, since joining Sentinels in October 2022, both PANcada and Sacy have struggled to replicate their previous success. They failed to qualify for Masters Tokyo and faced early elimination in LOCK//IN. It seems that the team’s struggles have affected the Brazilian stars as well.
Sideshow passionately defended his Brazilian teammates, highlighting their world championship win and questioning what had happened to their form since joining Sentinels. He expressed frustration at the situation and the impact it has had on their performance.
Looking ahead, Sentinels have made roster changes for the 2024 season, bringing in Marved and johnqt. These additions may provide the shakeup needed to revive the team’s winning form. However, their recent show match against Moist x Shopify did not yield the desired results.
In conclusion, Sideshow vehemently defended Sentinels’ Brazilian players against criticism, emphasizing that the team’s struggles predated their arrival. He expressed frustration at the decline in their performance and questioned the factors contributing to it. The future remains uncertain for Sentinels, but the hope is that the new additions to the roster will bring about positive change.
Source: DOTESPORTS
