Fnatic suggests stacked VALORANT schedule led to lack of prep, early exit at Champions 2023
Given their impressive showings on the international stage this year, many pegged Fnatic as heavy favorites at VALORANT Champions. But the last EMEA team finished fourth, eliminated on Thursday after their second loss to LOUD during playoffs.
While the likes of Boaster and Chronicle put on smiles at the post-match press conference, it was clear to those in the room that Fnatic was frustrated. For the third year in a row, a promising start to the season fizzled out in Champions, and this year was certainly the most successful up until the end of their run.