In a recent stream clip shared on social media, Bryan “pANcada” Luna, a player for Sentinels in VALORANT, voiced his dissatisfaction with his current amount of playing time on the team. The clip, posted on November 17, showcases pANcada questioning the purpose of his exceptional aim if he is not given the opportunity to play.
Sentinels currently have a six-man roster for the 2024 OFF//SEASON, which includes pANcada, his former LOUD teammate Gustavo “Sacy” Henrique Rossi da Silva, Zachary “zekken” Patrone, Tyson “TenZ” Ngo, Mouhamed “johnqt” Amine Ouarid, and Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro.
Both pANcada and Zellsis fulfill the controller role and primarily use the same agent, Omen. This creates direct competition between them for the starting spot in this role and agent on the Sentinels roster. While Zellsis has shown flexibility by playing other controller agents like Viper and occasionally switching roles, the current situation does not reflect a lineup that features both players or allows them to alternate based on the map.
During the offseason leading up to VCT 2024, Sentinels have participated in several show matches. In the recent Sentinels Invitational event, pANcada had minimal playtime across four matches, and when he did play, his performance was subpar. Notably, he did not even play for Sentinels in their showmatch against tarik’s team, instead joining a content creator’s squad featuring Boostio, s0m, and former Sentinels in-game leader ShahZaM.
pANcada’s frustration with his current position on the team is evident, as he shared a critical tweet on Twitter and Instagram on the same day. Fans also share his sentiment, with some considering it an insult if pANcada does not get to participate in franchised play during the 2024 season. Speculation has arisen that he may be contemplating a return to Brazil.
Overall, pANcada’s discontent with his playing time highlights the challenges of managing a six-man roster and the need for clear roles and opportunities within the team.
Source: DOTESPORTS
