A Familiar Action of Faker Hides a Heartbreaking Truth
In T1’s matches, a sight that has become familiar to viewers over the past several seasons is Faker closing his eyes during the breaks between games. Many opinions suggest that this may be an action for him to regain focus and composure, especially when T1 is not performing well. However, a recent trailer for a documentary released by T1 reveals that Faker’s act of closing his eyes is not just about regaining concentration and calm, but also relates to his injury.
Specifically, the trailer for T1’s documentary, currently being screened in theaters across South Korea, indicates that the moments when Faker has to close his eyes to concentrate are often to suppress the pain from his arm injury. Notably, Faker has revealed that his arm cannot move, and he struggles to even lift his backpack, a condition that is also depicted in the recent trailer.
Faker May Not Have Much Time Left
Faker’s hands are increasingly tormenting him, a fact that both T1 fans and anyone who regularly follows League of Legends are well aware of. For professional players like Faker, this can be considered an “occupational hazard,” and the three weeks of rest during the Summer 2023 break were simply not enough. Faker likely understands this himself, and he knows that his time in the professional League of Legends scene is also limited.
Therefore, Faker has exhibited some self-destructive behaviors when T1 performs poorly. For someone as eager to compete and contribute to victory as Faker, the consecutive losses to Gen.G are truly “disasters,” especially when his efforts may not guarantee T1’s success.
At the Worlds 2024, Faker and his teammates will have a crucial mission to defend the championship they won last year. This journey will be significantly more challenging, but it will be ultimate glory if T1 can recreate their “miraculous journey.” Throughout this journey, Faker will still be the leader, but no one can predict whether Faker’s “strength” will still align with his wishes.