GAM Esports continues their winning streak on the day Zeros returns to VCS, but what has the gaming community most concerned right now is the story of the competition for the official position between Zeros and Kiaya.
In the match against CERBERUS, both Kiaya and Zeros had the chance to play officially, with Kiaya taking the stage in game 1 and Zeros in game 2. Both players delivered a very convincing performance, and GAM’s management will likely face a “pleasant headache” in deciding who will be the starter in the upcoming matches.
However, according to speculation from a large number of viewers, with the favoritism that Coach Tinikun shows towards Zeros, it is highly likely that he will “reclaim” the official position from Kiaya. As a result, many have expressed regret over the prospect of Kiaya, a talented player, having to return to the bench if he continues to play for GAM.
Zeros’ return to the GAM lineup has long led the gaming community to speculate about Kiaya’s future. In the last season, Kiaya had many opportunities to play even when Zeros was still in the lineup, as GAM lacked a quality mid-laner at that time. But now, GAM has Dia1, and if nothing changes, the strongest lineup for this team will feature Zeros and Dia1 in the solo lanes.
In fact, many viewers even suggest that Kiaya should transfer to another team to have more playtime, instead of constantly being overshadowed by Zeros. These opinions have clearly made GAM members, especially Coach Tinikun, restless. Internal issues within teams are always a sensitive topic, and this coach quickly spoke out about the notion that “Kiaya doesn’t need anyone’s sympathy”:
The coach believes that being on the same team as Dia1 and Zeros is beneficial for Kiaya, as he still has a bit of timidity compared to his two teammates. “In terms of character, Kiaya is not ambitious enough yet, so having Lộc and Địa around will be good; they are bold, confident, and gradually will help him improve.”
Kiaya himself, when interviewed after the win against CERBERUS, also confirmed that he does not care much about Zeros’ return to the GAM lineup; he is focused solely on fulfilling his own responsibilities.
Additionally, Coach Tinikun also mentioned that Kiaya is currently in the position of a VCS champion, having previously competed abroad and “is about to win again and go to another continent.” The coach finds it amusing that some people express “sympathy” for Kiaya, as this player still holds significant influence in the GAM lineup, earns a high salary, has plenty of titles, and if he maintains his current performance, he is absolutely capable of competing for the starting position with Zeros.