André “drop” Abreu is reportedly vulnerable to being faraway from the crew because the Brazilian roster undergoes a revamp following a disappointing spring season.
FURIA is starting their low season overhaul by benching drop, as acknowledged in a report from Dust2.com.br. The crew is actively searching for a seasoned participant to exchange the 19-year-old Abreu. Nonetheless, as a consequence of excessive buyout prices, FURIA would possibly take into account selling Kaue “kauez” Kaschuk, one other participant from their academy, if they’re unable to safe an appropriate alternative.
Amidst ongoing rumors, FURIA‘s curiosity in Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo has emerged, including to the crew’s potential roster adjustments. Initially, FalleN was linked to a transfer with FURIA in early June, and later, paiN Gaming was additionally reported to have expressed curiosity on June 6.
Based on Dust2.com.br’s report, FURIA and FalleN have had their preliminary assembly concerning a possible signing. It was additional talked about that FalleN would doubtlessly change Rafael “saffee” Costa on the crew. Nonetheless, it must be famous that no official affirmation has been made at this level.
For nearly two years, drop had been part of FURIA‘s beginning lineup, becoming a member of forces with arT and the remainder of the crew in August 2021. He was introduced in as a alternative for honda after being promoted from FURIA‘s academy roster.
All through his two-year tenure, drop persistently struggled and was usually thought-about the weakest participant on the crew. Over 204 maps, he maintained a ranking of 0.96. Nonetheless, when particularly his efficiency in 2023, his ranking dropped additional to 0.89. As compared, KSCERATO emerged as FURIA‘s standout performer with a ranking of 1.22, considerably surpassing drop.
Total, FURIA has had a disappointing yr, with restricted success in tournaments. Their most notable achievement got here on the BLAST.television Paris Main Americas RMR, the place they secured first place and the one Legends Stage spot obtainable. Nonetheless, their efficiency in different occasions was lackluster, ending in 15-Sixteenth place at a $1.25 million event in France, being eradicated within the Play-In stage of IEM Katowice, and exiting ESL Professional League Season 17 in 9-Twelfth place.
Following the participant break, FURIA has a collection of upcoming tournaments scheduled. Led by arT, the crew will resume competitors with the IEM Cologne Play-In going down on July 25-26.
Based on the report, right here is the present roster of FURIA:
- Yuri “yuurih” Santos
- Andrei “arT” Piovezan
- Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato
- Rafael “saffee” Costa
- Nicholas “guerri” Nogueira (coach)
- Brazil André “drop” Abreu (benched)