Legacy have registered Italo “ksloks” Meinberg as a reserve for PGL Masters Bucharest. He is a free agent, and he will be the Brazilian team’s first option if they need to replace a player in the current lineup.
Why does this matter? The move shows how seriously Legacy now take emergencies. Health problems have already disrupted the team this season, so a ready substitute could protect their results.
Why Legacy Want a Backup Plan
The idea came after Legacy lost Andrei “arT” Piovezan for health reasons. Because of meningitis, arT missed ESL Pro League S24. Former player and analyst Pedro “bobz” Rocha replaced him in that event. The captain later recovered and returned to the team for the Thunderpick World Championship.
However, arT was not the only member of the roster who had problems during the tournament. Legacy manager Américo Verde explained the situation to Dust2 Brasil. “ESL Pro League was a difficult tournament. Besides arT, we had to take try to the hospital to treat an eye infection caused by a stye, and latto received urgent care because of a bladder infection,” he said. “After those events, we thought about having a player ready in case of an emergency.”
What Is Known About the ksloks Deal
According to the organization, ksloks will be registered as a reserve for Legacy in tournaments until the end of the year. As a result, the young player will stay on standby in case an emergency appears.
ksloks is currently available on the market after ODDIK released him in July. In recent months, he played for Turma do Pagode. During that time, he helped the team win ESL Challenger League S52 SA Cup 2 and CCT SA Series #6.
PGL Masters Bucharest Starts Soon
Meanwhile, PGL Masters Bucharest will begin next Saturday. Legacy will play Nemiga at 10:00 in the opening round. In addition to arT’s team, FURIA and DENDELE will represent Brazil at the event. These two Brazilian teams will face each other in their first match.
Why the Reserve Role Matters
In conclusion, the registration gives Legacy a ready option for every tournament until the end of the year. The team went through meningitis, an eye infection and a bladder infection during a single event. Therefore, having ksloks available may help them avoid a similar problem in Bucharest and in later competitions.
