Jakob “Yamatokanan” Mabedy, who was recently removed from his role as head coach by Carmine Corp, expressed his disagreement with the decision in a YouTube video. Criticizing the management’s decision, he asserted that three weeks was not enough to develop the team. Despite being sidelined, he remains open to a return, and still believes in the ability of the 5 players.
For YamatoCannon, Karmine Corp made a mistake
On February 5, Carmine Corp surprised many fans and community members by announcing the benching of Jacob “Yamatokannon” Mebdy. According to the club’s press release, talks are underway between management, Yamatokannon and his agent to define his future and potential role in the team. The move follows KCorp’s unsatisfactory performance in the LEC, failing to qualify for the Winter Split playoffs. Despite promising moments during the three weeks of competition, the team failed to finish in the top eight, finishing the regular season in tenth place. These disappointing results prompted a reshuffle ahead of the next competitive phase, but the choice to change the head coach surprised many observers.
Arthur Partikos, CEO of Carmine Corp, expressed his belief that the change was necessary to align with the club’s long-term vision. However, Yamatokanen’s sidelining caused controversy and criticism, especially since he had only served as head coach for three weeks. The decision was widely opposed by KCorp fans and others, who undoubtedly questioned earlier statements that the team viewed the project as a long-term one.
Yamatokannon, who has remained discreet since the announcement, recently expressed his position in a video published on YouTube. He claims that three weeks was insufficient to shape the squad according to his ambitions and those of the club, criticizing the management’s decision which he considers a mistake. Reflecting on his experience, he emphasized the importance of time to build a competitive team, while expressing his frustration at not having the opportunity to fully develop the group’s potential. However, he reaffirmed his faith in the five players in the squad despite the criticism against him. Open to returning if needed and if the team needs him, given his two-year contract, he plans to focus on streaming for the moment and in the meantime.
Rehara “Reha” Ramnana, a core member of the organization since 2020 and former head coach of the LFL team crowned French and EMEA Masters champions under his leadership in 2023, will take charge of the LEC team for the Spring Split. It remains to be seen what impact this coaching change will have on the team’s performance, raising the question of whether KCorp made a mistake in parting ways with YamatoCannon or whether it made the right decision.
