Whether you love him or not, there’s one fact we have to admit: Doublelift has always been the top marksman in North America since he started competing at the highest level. From his time with Counter Logic Gaming, to Team SoloMid, and now fighting for Team Liquid, Doublelift has always been there, performing exceptionally well, no matter how many new names come and go in the LCS.
However, human strength has its limits. This year, Doublelift is already 27 years old, and he has plenty of titles in the LCS, which comes with a decline in competitive motivation. This is the main reason why Doublelift’s performance has been extremely poor lately, culminating in him being benched last week, an event that seemed impossible.
His substitute marksman, Tactical, surprisingly performed very well, helping Liquid secure 2 victories. Many have begun to express their concerns for Doublelift as the new name shines. In fact, when the veteran marksman announced his return, some immediately trolled him by saying, “Liquid plays better when that guy is benched,” alongside many welcoming messages for Doublelift’s return.
It seems that the loss to Counter Logic Gaming last night hastened Doublelift’s return sooner than expected. On a day without an early green start, Tactical appeared to crumble under pressure too early, turning a match that could have been a comeback for Team Liquid into a loss. This is understandable since he is still too young and lacks experience.
Nevertheless, after 3 matches of that young marksman, Team Liquid can be assured that Doublelift has a quality replacement at any time. The presence of Tactical also serves as a motivation for a player who seemed irreplaceable, Doublelift, to feel anxious about his position. With Team Liquid facing Immortals tomorrow morning, Vietnamese time, while sitting at the bottom of the standings, it may be time for Doublelift to show his true caliber.
