TYLOO to Finish PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 With Coach as Jee Contracts Chickenpox

Chinese esports organization TYLOO has announced a forced roster change at PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 in Counter-Strike 2. The team's main AWPer, Dongkai "Jee" Ji, has contracted chickenpox and will miss the remainder of the tournament. Head coach Weijie "zhokiNg" Zhong will replace him. The coach will make his first appearance on October 26 against 9z Team in an elimination match.

Why Will Jee Miss the Remaining Matches?, Who Will Replace Jee on TYLOO's Roster?, TYLOO to Face 9z in an Elimination Match, How Will the Substitution Affect TYLOO's Prospects?

Why Will Jee Miss the Remaining Matches?

On October 26, TYLOO announced that 21-year-old Jee had been diagnosed with chickenpox.

Following medical advice, the player is receiving treatment and remains in isolation. The organization has coordinated the roster change with tournament organizer PGL.

Key details of the situation:

• Jee will not be able to continue competing at PGL Masters Bucharest 2026.

• Head coach zhokiNg will temporarily replace the team's AWPer.

• The substitution has been approved by the tournament organizers.

• TYLOO will continue monitoring the player's recovery.

It remains unclear whether Jee will be able to participate in HyperX Retake Season 13, which begins on October 29 in Portugal.

Who Will Replace Jee on TYLOO's Roster?

The 32-year-old zhokiNg, who previously competed professionally in Counter-Strike, will take the sick player's place.

This is not the coach's first experience replacing Jee.

In 2025, zhokiNg played three matches for TYLOO at FISSURE Playground 1. At the time, the team's main AWPer could not join the roster on schedule due to visa issues.

Jee returned for the semifinals, and the Chinese squad eventually won the tournament.

TYLOO's roster for the remaining matches:

• Yi "JamYoung" Yang.

• Jingxiang "Mercury" Wang.

• Qianhao "Moseyuh" Chen.

• Su "Zero" Jingshen.

• Weijie "zhokiNg" Zhong – substitute.

TYLOO to Face 9z in an Elimination Match

The roster change comes at a difficult moment for the Chinese squad.

TYLOO started the PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 group stage with two defeats:

• FUT Esports – TYLOO: 2:0.

• Team Spirit – TYLOO: 2:0.

Following these results, the team dropped into the 0:2 bracket.

Its next opponent will be 9z Team. The match is scheduled for October 26 and will be played in a best-of-three format. The losing team will be eliminated from the tournament.

The absence of its main AWPer makes TYLOO's situation more difficult, as the coach must replace Jee immediately before a decisive series.

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How Will the Substitution Affect TYLOO's Prospects?

According to HLTV, the Chinese team ranked fifth in the Asian Valve Regional Standings ahead of its match against 9z.

Its chances of qualifying for PGL Major Singapore 2026 were estimated at 59%.

The results of the remaining matches could affect TYLOO's ranking position and its prospects of qualifying for the Major.

PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 takes place from October 24 to 31 in Romania. The tournament features 16 teams competing for a $1.25 million prize pool.

TYLOO must now fight to stay in the tournament without its main AWPer.