Before the “Telecom War” took place, T1 and KT Rolster (KT) were in two completely different situations. KT was leading the LCK Summer 2023 standings with 13 consecutive wins, while T1 was enduring a streak of 4 consecutive losses. Therefore, T1’s defeat in the match against KT was something that could be anticipated.
And just as expected, T1 could not create any surprises against a KT team that is currently playing exceptionally well. In fact, in game 2, KT even chose a rather unusual lineup with Vayne and Alistar in the Bot Lane but still emerged victorious. After the match ended, many fans expressed their concern for player Poby, who is still very young but is under immense pressure at the moment.
“I think T1 players will face significant psychological issues due to the recent losing streak. While other players may have prior experience, Poby is too young to handle such pressure. I worry that this young player might suffer from psychological “trauma” due to the recent losses, and even consider retiring early,” a fan commented after the match.
Essentially, T1 is still a prestigious organization with many fans. Moreover, Poby is playing in the Mid Lane and is temporarily replacing Faker while he is resting to recover from an injury. Therefore, the pressure on this young player is undoubtedly immense. With T1 facing a long losing streak, Poby’s mental state will surely be significantly affected.
Hopefully, T1 will come up with reasonable solutions to help Poby overcome the current pressures. After all, this player is still very young and could have a successful career ahead. It would be a pity if Poby had to retire early due to not overcoming psychological issues.