In an apparent shocking turn of events, news begins to circulate that the roster for the Sentinels Valorant team will be reshuffled heavily for the next VCT 2024 season. Apparently, the team is dropping a couple of its key players while some new and interesting faces will take their places.
Zellsis as Head Coach
Perhaps the biggest change is the appointment of Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro as head coach. Zellsis was previously a player for Sentinels, but he has an especially great rapport with Cloud9; the organization has brought a lot of experience and a new strategy into a role he’s never held. He goes up after his term as a sub, where he already showed that he made a difference and led the team.
3 More Zekkens Joining the Roster
In a move that has left fans perplexed, TenZ stated that Sentinels will be signing not one, but three more Zekkens. Fans have been speculating on the now-famous phrase “four Zekkens” for next year’s team. While it might be a move done in jest, it would probably speak to an intention toward signing players who can match, if not exceed, the level of Zachary “Zekken” Patrone’s gameplay.
This might be an indication that Sentinels is acquiring players who can fill the same roles that Zekken was playing or perhaps a more accurate replication of what he does. With those kinds of skill sets and play styles within the team, Sentinels hopes to deliver a whole new level of a poised roster that cannot help but compete at the top level.
Sacy’s Retirement
Strangely, however, it is the news about Gustavo “Sacy” Rossi’s retirement announcement that seemed to come as a shock to his fans. Sacy had been part of the immediate past successes of Sentinels for a while now, as he is infamous for putting himself as one of the most versatile players and clutch plays of the team. As far as this call is concerned, it spells a close to what was a golden run with Sentinels for him on the team’s previous championship runs. Sacy’s retirement will impact the flow of the team, as well as raise questions about how Sentinels are going to replace one of their bigger stars.
A New Era For Sentinels
With Johnqt already signed as an in-game leader (IGL), Sentinels are setting themselves up for a blank slate in 2024. Zekken on the team would bring experienced skills, but then there would be new leadership from Johnqt and strategic supervision from Zellsis to help create a dynamic environment where the team will flourish. As the past seasons have shown, Sentinels adapted poorly to the shifting metas; however, this new roster could provide them with the flexibility they so desperately needed.
Conclusion
The rumored changes—Zellsis as head coach, an invasion of “Zekkens,” and Sacy’s retirement—mark the organization’s commitment to staying in course. Fans of Sentinels await their next moves as they steer the team through this coming season. Will the fusion of new leaders and innovative plays restore Sentinels to the pinnacle of victory? Only time will certainly tell if they can pull off this new chapter in their legendary history.
