Juš ‘Crownie’ Marušič opened up about the self-doubt that crept in during his time away from the League of Legends EMEA Championship spotlight. The Los Ratones bot laner admitted he questioned whether he still had what it takes to compete at Europe’s highest level.
His answer? “I am.”
The statement came after Los Ratones’ recent run of matches against established competition. The team has faced off against organizations like G2 Esports and MKOI in best-of-one settings, with Crownie playing a key role in the lineup’s ability to challenge top-tier opposition.
Crownie previously competed at the LEC level with Team BDS, where he reached significant competitive milestones including World Championship appearances. But the volatile nature of professional League of Legends careers meant time away from the main stage, and with it came uncertainty about whether he could return to that form.
Los Ratones represents a unique competitive environment for the Danish marksman. The roster features mid laner Nemesis, top laner Thebausffs, and notably Martin “Rekkles” Larsson transitioning to the support role. The mix of established names and unconventional approaches has created a team that can surprise opponents.
The competitive format has primarily been best-of-ones so far, which brings its own variance and strategic considerations. Los Ratones managed wins against G2 and MKOI while dropping matches to teams like Karmine Corp Blue, showing the tight margins at this level of play.
Crownie’s quote reflects a common reality in esports. Players can go from World Championship stages to searching for their next opportunity in relatively short windows. The mental challenge of proving yourself again after setbacks is as much a part of the profession as mechanical skill.
