The era of Janusz "Snax" Pogorzelski at GamerLegion has come to a sudden halt. In a move that signals a desperate attempt to salvage their competitive season, the organization has benched its veteran in-game leader, effectively ending his second stint with the international squad.
This decision follows a grueling period of underperformance that has left the team nearly out of contention for the upcoming PGL Major Singapore. Once a fixture in the top tier of the Valve Regional Standings, GamerLegion has seen a sharp decline, sliding from ninth place in June to 42nd by October. The team’s recent exit from the PGL Bucharest closed qualifier—marked by losses to ex-RUSTEC and EYEBALLERS—appears to have been the final straw for the management.
To fill the leadership void, GamerLegion has moved quickly, signing 24-year-old Russian IGL Aleksandr "shalfey" Marenov. The newcomer is expected to take the reins immediately, with his debut slated for the upcoming RELOG Tesla Cup.
Snax’s departure is a significant blow to the team’s identity. The 33-year-old Polish legend rejoined the organization in December 2025, bringing experience that helped stabilize the roster during runs at BLAST Rivals and a runner-up finish at IEM Atlanta. However, the departure of key pieces like Oldřich "PR" Nový to MOUZ, combined with a series of health-related absences for other core members, left the team struggling to maintain any semblance of consistency.
For those tracking the team’s recovery, you can keep an eye on their upcoming performance via MyEsports predictions. Whether shalfey can inject the necessary tactical discipline into this young, struggling lineup is the primary question facing the organization as it looks to rebuild its standing in the GamerLegion camp.