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So for once, we really did not expect this news. Mirage Elyandra with only 2 wins since the start of the Summer Split of the LFL can no longer qualify for the playoffs. But despite its modest results, the structure manages to make people talk about it! She has just announced a recruitment that necessarily arouses our curiosity… soAZ, a gaming legend has joined the team! It’s not the first time we’ve seen the tricolor in LFL and last year he was already in the French league to coach LDLC OL. The collaboration had not been particularly fruitful, let’s hope that with ME, the mayonnaise takes better!
soAZ, a versatile role that gives free rein to the imagination
Mirage Elyandra specified that soAZ joined the team to fulfill two roles: that of position coach with Badlulu but also that of substitute. He has already started his work for a few days and we are sure that his very great experience can only be beneficial to his younger brother, who is 8 years younger. For those who have not experienced soAZ at its prime, know that it still won the whopping 5 titles (if we count the Spring 2018) of European champion with Fnatic. He also participated in Origen’s Magical Adventure and he became known for his abilities to pull off very high class actions.
As a sub, he could be called upon to play competitive games. There are 3 games left to play in the LFL before the end of the regular season and we don’t know if Mirage Elyandra intends to call on him… The playoffs are no longer accessible, and the public would surely like to see the French veteran again at the stock. But the structure cannot afford to take these next games lightly either. She has a strong chance of playing the promotion tournament to defend her place in the LFL against ambitious Div 2 teams. Badlulu therefore has every interest in arriving in good shape. But if ever the pressure crushes the young player, the experience of soAZ could be a real plus to save the club from the relegation… We say that, we say nothing.
One last complicated competitive experience
Even if soAZ is a legend, it should still be pointed out that his last experience as a player was complicated. In the German league, he finished in last place with Wave Esports in the Spring Split. 1 victory for 17 defeats, the record is very meager. Individually, the tricolor was satisfied with a KDA of 1.44 and his farming of 7.83 CS / M is rather far from the standards he had when he played at Fnatic or Origen. Difficult to know if he is really in shape and if it is smart to get him off the bench.
We don’t know what soAZ will give at Mirage Elyandra, but the structure has in any case succeeded in a good communication move… especially if the Frenchman makes the trip to the LFL Prixtel Day!