In recent days, a heavy atmosphere has enveloped GAM Esports, especially for the team’s players. Since MSI 2023, GAM has been under unprecedented pressure as VCS fans are gradually losing faith in the black-and-yellow army. Although they have welcomed Slayder to the team, many believe that GAM continues to deliver disappointing performances. Recently, they lost to Team Flash and managed only a hard-fought victory against one of the two weakest teams in VCS Hừng Đông 2023 – MGN Box Esports, before suffering another defeat to Team Whales on July 7.
Even GAM does not hide the fact that the team is facing numerous issues, especially concerning player Zin. Not only is there ineffective communication with teammates, but Zin has also lost confidence in himself and even suggested that GAM find a new Support to replace him. Other players like Levi and Kati have to comfort Zin while Kiaya admits that Zin is overreacting to the situation. GAM’s top laner candidly acknowledged that he is hesitant to talk to Zin after each practice loss because he finds his teammate too stressed.
Zin’s comments came before the victory against MBE, but it seems GAM still hasn’t fully resolved the issues. In the match against MBE, the team struggled immensely. And not only Zin, the loss to TW also showed that GAM players are floundering in their gameplay. Even in game three, when the Top and Mid lanes had an advantage, GAM faced disadvantages in the Bottom lane. Even if Zin did not make mistakes, Slayer still showed that he lost to Artemis right from the laning phase.
According to fans, the performance of GAM players has never been as low as it is now, even compared to when they had Sty1e in the lineup. It is rare for GAM to fail to capitalize on their advantages, as they did in the match against TW. Notably, in game two, when they somewhat regained their focus, GAM was still able to annihilate TW to secure a victory.
In reality, GAM remains a powerful force in VCS. However, internal issues need to be urgently addressed. Because after VCS Hoàng Hôn 2023, there will be ASIAD and the World Championship. No one wants the players to step onto the international stage with heavy hearts, especially when GAM contributes three pillars to the Vietnam League of Legends team for ASIAD.