The 2021 LCK Summer Split is nearing the final matches of the group stage, and so far, the top 6 playoff teams have almost been determined with little chance of any major upsets. Among the teams, the reigning Spring champions – DWG KIA are still highly regarded for the championship, even though their performance since MSI 2021 has been somewhat unpredictable.
This is partly because, aside from maintaining the roster that won the LCK Spring 2021, DK has welcomed back former member Daeny. His return to the “old home” as a analyst is like adding extra strength to DK, as this coach is always highly regarded for his expertise. Moreover, aside from Nuguri, who moved to FunPlus Phoenix, 4 out of the 5 current positions in DK are former students of Daeny.
As for the player replacing Nuguri – “The Great Khan”, this is his first collaboration with the coach who won the World Championship. However, according to DK’s top laner, he feels completely at ease and is even surprised by what Coach Daeny has shown: “I’m really amazed by Coach Daeny’s ability to analyze the meta. He picks up on the meta really quickly and knows what needs to be done to be stronger in the new meta. Coach Daeny is already familiar with the rest of the team, so he has no issues getting back in sync. From a strategic standpoint, I think we will improve rapidly. He often talks with all of us about the team’s direction, and through that process, we will understand what we need to do.”
It can be seen that despite being a “new face” in relation to Coach Daeny compared to the other members, Khan is adapting quickly and he feels that Daeny’s presence is greatly assisting DK in their quest for the LCK championship as well as the upcoming World Championship. With the current lineup being considered one of the most comprehensive, DK fans can fully trust they will successfully defend their regional title and compete at the World Championship to be held in China soon.