After Evil Geniuses confirmed that Damien «maLeK» Marcel will become its head coach, Canadian Damien «daps» Steele, who previously held the position, posted a comment on Twitter explaining the reason for his disagreement with the organization. In particular, he mentioned that the Evil Geniuses management prevented the coach from implementing his ideas and forming the roster as he saw fit.
Steele said that he wanted to make changes to the roster after the team qualified for the majors to increase the chances of success. However, management suggested that the replacements be deferred until the offseason. In December, daps proposed building a new lineup around Keith «NAF» Malkovich, but management did not agree to that proposal either. After that the coach decided to stop cooperating with the team, as he found it impossible to work in conditions when he was not left with the opportunity to realize his own ideas.
Damien «daps» Steele plans to continue his career in cybersport. But he will only agree to take the coaching job again if he is allowed to shape the roster himself. In addition, commenting on Evil Geniuses' recent setbacks, Steele spoke in support of Zwetelin «CeRq» Dmitrov, who has been criticized for his poor form of late. According to the coach, the player worked hard to improve the quality of play, but the conditions in the team did not allow him to show himself to the fullest.