The now-deleted tweet from Bleed Esports’ Valorant account serves as a stark illustration of why yay’s inclusion in the team may have been a misstep. Since transitioning to Bleed from Disguised, yay’s performance in competitive Valorant has been lackluster. With his last significant victory dating back over 400 days to the VCT LOCKIN when Cloud9 defeated Paper Rex.
Previously hailed as one of the world’s top players, especially excelling with the French Sentinel, yay’s effectiveness dwindled post-Chamber nerfs in late 2022. Despite ample time to adapt to other agents, he has failed to recapture his former prowess, particularly evident in his underwhelming performances as a duelist, such as on Jett and Raze.
In recent matches, notably on Raze, yay’s gameplay has been subpar, drawing attention to Bleed’s criticism of underperforming Raze players in a now-deleted tweet. The tweet humorously depicted Raze’s ineffectiveness compared to other agents, coinciding with yay’s disappointing Raze stats against ZETA DIVISION, which garnered significant online attention.
While Bleed attempted to defend yay amidst the backlash, their overall performance in the Pacific region remains poor, with a winless record and daunting upcoming matches against formidable opponents like DFM, Paper Rex, and DRX. This ongoing struggle raises questions about yay’s contribution to the team and prompts speculation about the necessity of reevaluating Bleed’s roster strategy.
