Currently, the LCK Spring 2022 is approaching its final weeks of competition. Alongside the intense matches, teams, players, and fans are also facing a significant issue named COVID-19. Throughout the duration of this tournament, many teams have had COVID-19 cases. In fact, the outbreak has directly impacted the performance of several teams, notably Nongshim RedForce and Gen.G Esports.
Recently, according to an announcement from DWG KIA, the team’s head coach Daeny has also tested positive for COVID-19. This is indeed a challenge as the LCK Spring round-robin is entering a decisive phase. Meanwhile, DK has been displaying quite inconsistent performance, and almost, they are having to rely heavily on Canyon. Among the current members of DK, it seems that only this jungler is performing at his peak.
There are some “troll” opinions suggesting that DK is now truly dangerous as they have received the “buff” named “No Coach Daeny“.
However, DK lost to Gen.G in the match on March 9. Notably, Gen.G defeated DK on a day when superstar Chovy did not play. Across various forums, the League of Legends community continues to praise… Canyon. While Ruler from Gen.G shone clearly, Canyon was no slouch either. It can be said that he is currently the brightest spot for DK. In fact, some fans even argue that DK should change their name to “Canyon Gaming” to be more accurate.
This defeat, although it does not affect DK’s playoff qualification, also shows that they are at risk of becoming former champions. Rivals like T1, Gen.G, or even DRX are performing increasingly well. If ShowMaker and his teammates do not improve soon, they are almost certain to leave empty-handed in the LCK Spring 2022.