G2’s Caps Talks Bouncing Back, New Coach Perkz, and EWC Goals

What Happened Before the Interview

• G2 (a German esports team that plays League of Legends) won their first match at the Esports World Cup (EWC) in under 25 minutes.
• This win helped them feel more confident at the start of the tournament.
• Before this, they lost badly to Lyon in the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) lower bracket semifinal (MSI is a big mid-year tournament).
• After that loss, Luka "Perkz" Perković became the team’s new head coach (the person who leads and guides the players).
• The team now has to build new momentum (good energy and results) with this change.

The Interview Setup

After the win, G2 midlaner Rasmus "Caps" Winther (a player from Denmark) sat down with Sheep Esports to chat.

In the interview, Caps talked about:

• The coaching change
• The short time they’ve had since MSI
• What the team must do to build a new dynamic (way of working together)

Important Point: Perkz used to be Caps’ teammate and is now his coach. The team only had one day of practice with him before this interview.

Interview Questions and Answers (ELI5 Style)

How important was it to bounce back after MSI?

Caps said:

• It was very important.
• They didn’t get a long break, so they must use time well, stay sharp, and adapt fast.
• They still have things to improve, but they made progress and noticed it quickly.
• He is excited for the next match.

Were you involved in the coaching change and Perkz’s new role?

• The club (G2) makes the final calls on roster and coaches.
• But they always listen to players and how they feel.
• Perkz speaks like a former player, shares experiences, and gives confidence.
• Many players looked more confident in the last month.
• They only had 1 day of scrims (practice matches) with Perkz.
• Dylan Falco (old coach) was Caps’ longest-working coach and did great. Perkz has “big shoes to fill” (a hard job to take over).

How is it having a former teammate as your boss?

• It’s fun.
• Perkz already helped coach last split (part of the season), so it’s not totally new.
• Caps believes it will go well in future tournaments.

How are Perkz’s and Dylan’s visions different?

• Dylan: Drafted (picked champions) around the team’s strengths and comfort.
• Perkz: Wants the team to be adaptable and flexible, even uncomfortable.
  • His old saying: “Only comfortable when uncomfortable.”
  • Example: Hans (another player) played Syndra, a champion he last played 5–6 years ago.
  • Perkz will test the team in many ways.

Have you learned from the MSI loss?

• Yes, many lessons (but he kept them general).
• Watching games against strong teams teaches a lot.
• In the EWC match, they failed to do some improved things because MSI was only a week ago.
• They must keep working during the tournament.
• If they do better next match, he’ll be happy and they can build new strategies.

What matters most during EWC?

• Developing as a team with Perkz is most important.
• Perkz not being on stage yet makes it a bit harder.
• They must get comfortable as a “new version” of themselves.
• They must not forget MSI lessons, or they’ll go home early.

Will you play League of Legends Classic?

• Yes, Caps will play a few games.
• He wants to try Nidalee and Gragas (champions he climbed with end of Season 3).
• Maybe LeBlanc and Talon if they still have silence (old ability).
• He’ll give them a try for fun.

Summary

G2 started EWC with a fast win after a rough MSI loss. With Perkz as new head coach, Caps says the team must adapt quickly, stay sharp, and learn from mistakes. Perkz brings a new “uncomfortable is good” style vs the old comfort-based style. The team is still fresh with him but already feels more confident. Main EWC goal: grow together and keep MSI lessons in mind. Caps is also excited to play LoL Classic for fun.

FAQ

Q1: What is the Esports World Cup (EWC)?
A: A tournament where esports teams like G2 compete in games such as League of Legends.

Q2: Who is Perkz and why is his role a big deal?
A: Perkz is a former player and teammate of Caps who is now G2’s head coach, taking over from Dylan Falco.

Q3: What does “scrims” mean?
A: Short for scrimmage — private practice matches between teams to train.

Q4: What is the main difference between old and new coach styles?
A: Old coach built around team comfort; new coach pushes team into uncomfortable situations to learn and adapt.