On July 20th, T1 disappointed fans with a painful 0-2 defeat against HLE. It’s worth noting that this was T1’s third consecutive loss in the LCK Summer 2024. This losing streak has caused T1 to struggle significantly, as they have dropped to 6th place in the standings.
For those involved, like the players and coach of T1, this defeat is certainly something to forget. However, for “captain” KkOma, he still sees a rare positive point for T1 at this moment. In fact, Coach KkOma is very confident that T1 can return to winning ways as soon as possible.
“We (T1) need to further improve our ability to control the game. In reality, T1’s practice results at this point are much better than before. It’s unfortunate that the actual results have not lived up to expectations. We will continue to improve this in the near future. Yes, T1 is on a losing streak, but we can get back to winning anytime,” Coach KkOma shared.
Remember back in the LCK Spring 2024, T1 became the target of DDoS attacks. As a result, their training process was negatively impacted. To date, T1 has found necessary measures to avoid similar attacks. Even while currently in a “mini-crisis,” ensuring a good training environment also helps T1 prepare much better for upcoming matches.
Furthermore, T1’s losing streak will undoubtedly affect the players’ mentality. Therefore, Coach KkOma’s words are necessary to motivate the players and aim for better results. It’s important to note that T1 is still close to the top 4 positions in the LCK Summer 2024 standings. As long as they defeat direct rivals like KT and KDF, their position will see significant improvement.
Fairly speaking, the recent losses have not eliminated T1 from the race for a spot in the 2024 World Championship. However, it serves as a necessary wake-up call for Faker and his teammates given that other teams in the LCK have progressed remarkably quickly. If T1 can convert positive practice results (as shared by Coach KkOma) into victories, they still have a great opportunity in this tournament.