Team Liquid BR Initiates Major R6 Overhaul: Three Players Depart Following Six Invitational Qualifier Loss

Team Liquid BR confirms the departure of LENDA, DiasLucasBR, and Daffo from its Rainbow Six Siege roster following a 2026 rebuild and Six Invitational miss.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 3, 2026, 10:04 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Esports Insider

A Decisive Reset for the Brazilian Powerhouse

Team Liquid has officially triggered a massive rebuilding phase for its Brazilian Rainbow Six Siege (R6) operations. In a statement released on March 3, 2026, the organization announced the immediate departure of Thiago ‘LENDA’ Torres, Lucas ‘DiasLucasBR’ Dias, and Victor ‘Daffo’ Pedron. This roster shake-up marks the end of an era for a lineup that struggled to maintain the organization's historic dominance in the South American region. The move comes as part of a broader "roster shake-up" aimed at revitalizing the squad’s competitive edge following a disappointing start to the 2026 calendar.

Struggles and Near Misses in the 2025 Season

The decision to part ways with the trio follows a 2025 season characterized by inconsistent results and "mid-table" finishes. On the international stage, the team placed 13th-16th at the Six Invitational 2025 and 9th-16th at RE:L0:AD 2025. Regionally, the squad found it difficult to break into the top tier of the South America League, finishing fifth in both Stage 1 and Stage 2. Their most significant blow occurred on January 18, 2026, when they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat in the Grand Final of the Six Invitational 2026: South America Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), officially barring them from the year's most prestigious event.

The Impact of Nesk’s Retirement

The current upheaval was preceded by the high-profile retirement of André ‘Nesk’ Oliveira, a cornerstone of the Brazilian R6 scene, earlier this year. Nesk’s departure left a leadership vacuum that the remaining roster struggled to fill. With the three newest departures, Gabriel ‘Maia’ Maia is now the only active player left from the 2025 campaign. This total clearance of the roster suggests that Team Liquid is looking for a completely fresh start rather than a incremental adjustment, a strategy often employed by organizations after missing out on a Major tournament cycle.