The past few days have likely been one of the toughest times for the young T1 players. After losing their leader Faker, the powerful lineup has lost its identity. They have continuously faced defeats, being overwhelmed and even losing games they seemed to have in the bag. Even when victory seemed certain, the T1 players couldn’t hold on to it. Without Faker, the T1 players have completely lost the instincts of a great team.
In this context, Gumayusi has become the last reliable support for the team. Of course, the “Prince” has not let his fans down, as he is the best-performing player, the only one still helping T1 fans realize that this team is still a big team. However, Gumayusi’s brilliant performances have had no effect as T1 continues to lose. “One swallow does not make a summer,” and even Gumayusi’s mentality has been affected.
In the match against OK BRION, Gumayusi lost his usual unpredictability, opting for a build that was so safe it became ineffective. According to streamer LS, Gumayusi’s itemization led to T1 having no damage to finish off the strong tanks from OK BRO, resulting in their defeat.
Recently, Gumayusi revealed that he decided to undergo therapy. According to the T1 marksman, this is his first time trying psychological counseling, and it seems to have yielded positive feedback. Gumayusi shared that he feels these therapies are quite beneficial. Additionally, the “Prince” reassured fans with a “template” quote from his senior Deft: “Guys, don’t let this bring you down. What matters is a resilient heart. Don’t let yourself be discouraged. I won’t let this break me, and neither should you.” For those who have forgotten, the phrase “What matters is a resilient heart” is from Deft when he won the 2022 World Championship with DRX.
It can be said that Gumayusi is no longer the arrogant young player he was a few years ago. He has grown and is becoming a reliable support for his teammates. Therefore, once Faker returns, T1 may become an even more formidable team than before to conquer the challenges ahead.