Cédric “RpK” Guipouy has been sidelined with a perforated eardrum, and Simon “Fuks” Florysiak will be his substitute for the remainder of ELEAGUE.

The announcement on G2 Esports' website confirmed that RpK has been battling ear pain and, while it may not require surgery, he was "told that he should begin a period of rest to give his ear time to heal." That rest period further mandates that he should stay away from flying, so he won't be able to rejoin the team in Atlanta for ELEAGUE.

Fuks, who is taking his place, was submitted as one of the team's two substitute players at the start of the season. He played with current G2 rifler Alexandre "bodyy" Pianaro on LDLC White.

G2's announcement also included a statement from team manager Jérôme “NiaK” Sudries who expressed that Fuks' history with bodyy and ability to speak French were clear advantages.

"We were looking for a French-speaking player who has played the same role and positions as RpK. With the experience he has gained in LDLC, alongside players like bodyy, Simon has an interesting background, and I am pretty sure that he will be a good addition to the team for this tournament.”

G2 Esports placed second in Group B after their defeat at the hands of Ninjas in Pyjamas. G2 will play mousesports on July 14 as part of the last chance bracket for a shot at the ELEAGUE playoffs.

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