Official Response from Adam and Striker about Benching Situation

Team BDS announced on X that Adam "Adam" Maanane would be benched for the remainder of the LEC Winter split, consequently before Lower Bracket Finals in which they lost. Later in the week, a Sheep Esports article released and alleged that Adam was benched due to major behavioral issues. Specifically, having a heated argument with the coach that would warrant a benching penalty. Adam and the head coach Yanis "Striker" Kella finally made their official response regarding the matter. More information on the situations context can be found here.

The Truth Revealed

Adam and Striker made their own individual X post regarding the matter.

In this post, Adam talks about how some of the Sheep Esports' article was true and also false. Adam acknowledged that he had been in a intense argument with the coach that went to "certain extremes". He then says he accepts his punishment and that he does like his coach, but he needs to work on his anger management. Adam ends the post with an apology to the BDS staff and team mates.

Striker's X post translated from French to English

This X post was made by Striker and has been translated to English. He acknowledges the punishment that was given and goes on to say how he supports Adam as a person and a player. Striker continues to talk about Adam's significant improvement and how some parts of the alleging article were greatly exaggerated. He ends the post with saying that it would be nice if this was not leaked.

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