G2 Suddenly Replace Dylan Falco With Perkz as LEC Coach and Nobody Believes It
G2 Esports has announced a shocking coaching change, benching long-time head coach Dylan Falco in favor of retired pro player Luka ‘Perkz’ Perković as the team’s new League of Legends head coach. The unexpected decision came immediately following G2’s stunning 3-0 elimination from the Mid-Season Invitational 2026 at the hands of LYON, the LCS number-one seed.
The timing of the announcement proved particularly dramatic, as G2 had just secured a significant 3-1 victory over T1 in their previous match—marking their first win against the Korean powerhouse in seven years. The swift loss to LYON and subsequent coaching swap will take effect ahead of the Esports World Cup and LEC Summer Split.
Dylan Falco had served as G2’s head coach for over four and a half years, establishing himself as one of the western League of Legends coaching elite during his tenure. Under his leadership, G2 captured eleven LEC championships and achieved a second-place finish at First Stand 2026. The sudden announcement has sparked widespread skepticism in the esports community, with many questioning whether the coaching transition represents a genuine decision or a promotional announcement timed around the tournament elimination.