Recently, T1 had a shameful defeat against Gen.G. Although knowing that, “great rivals” are currently very strong, but the way T1 players defeated the new match worth mentioning. In both games, Faker and his teammates did not show that they were a fair competition team with genes. This is even more worrying when the LCK playoffs of the Spring LCK 2024 is approaching.
The way T1 loses is difficult to accept but may be an essential lesson
However, in many aspects, this may be a necessary defeat for T1. Because, in this match, T1 has exposed many of its problems. And these problems, if overcome, will help T1 further improve in the upcoming journey.
Psychological problem
It is hard to say that the players who have just won the 2023 World Championship have psychological problems related to fear of losing. But obviously, T1 is being severely committed by an invisible pressure every time they encounter the defending champion of the LCK champion. This is clearly shown through the ban on choosing, when a T1 is famous for the mutant gameplay, going to the two -game paths in a row with Jayce or Lucian – Nami ineffective.
It is obvious that there is a heavy pressure on T1 when confronted with gene.g
Not to mention, with a broad general tank, but when Gen.G chose to go to the generals, easier to play, T1 proved to be awkward. In game 2, T1's combo is obviously able to operate effectively but each player plays extremely discrete. Then, even though Gen.G was overworld in the early time of the game, then T1 had to return all the advantages to the opponent and then accept defeat.
Redefine goals
Everyone knows, T1 can completely target a “Golden Road” similar to last year JD Gaming. And this will also be a bigger “Golden Road” if T1 protects the World Championship. But maybe no player of T1 wants them to shine only at Worlds. Not to mention, no one dares to make sure T1 will play well in international tournaments, if they have many problems in the domestic league. Need to remember, the miracle is very difficult to repeat 2 times.
To complete “Golden Road”, you must first focus all your efforts for LCK Spring 2024
Therefore, T1 needs to focus on each specific goal and the first will be at the LCK Spring 2024. A defeat in the playoffs round can cause all plans to pour the river. Not to mention, with playing in two different branches, the possibility of gen.g clash T1 before the final final is completely feasible. Therefore, T1 will not be able to lose any more, if you do not want your first goal “to sweep the wind”.
More diverse in the gameplay
As many fans mentioned, T1 owns a bold and diverse play. This has helped them have an unbeaten series in the LCK Spring 2024. However, perhaps due to the psychological issue above has affected the decisions of T1 and makes them unable to make the desired gameplay.
Diverse gameplay is essential because Gen.G has caught T1 cards right from the ban on selection
Not to mention, some key generals of the banned or lost players have also made the T1 stars awkward. Shuing a general to the point of class is essential for professional players, but more diverse in the play of each person, thereby creating a T1 enough to cope with all types of tactics is also an important factor. Gen.G shows how good they adapt and this is what T1 is still lacking.