Fnatic Part Ways With Milan Before Valorant Esports World Cup Qualifiers
Fnatic has made a significant coaching change ahead of the EMEA Esports World Cup qualifiers for Valorant. The organization has parted ways with Milan ‘Milan’ de Meij, who served as the team’s head coach. To fill the immediate gap, assistant coach Casper ‘Desmo’ Rasmussen has been promoted to interim head coach. Fnatic has announced that it is actively seeking a permanent replacement to join the coaching staff alongside Desmo, with discussions ongoing regarding Milan’s future with the organization.
The coaching change comes at a critical time following Fnatic’s disappointing performance in recent Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) competition. The team failed to qualify for Valorant Masters London after losing to Team Heretics in the VCT EMEA playoffs. This upset was particularly notable given that Fnatic had maintained an undefeated record throughout the Stage 1 Group Stages, but ultimately stumbled when it mattered most in the playoff rounds.
This coaching adjustment appears to be the organization’s response to their recent struggles in professional competition. The timing is significant, as the EMEA Esports World Cup qualifiers represent an important opportunity for the team to prove themselves and move forward after their playoff exit.