A New Concern for T1 Fans After Gumayusi’s Departure
As we know, Gumayusi has now left T1, which means that the strongest bot lane in the League of Legends scene has disbanded. Additionally, with Keria recently streaming again after a break following Worlds 2025, many viewers have recognized an important factor: Gumayusi and Keria understood each other too well, and in the 2026 season, they will be rivals. This deep understanding of each other’s playstyle could impact both of them in the new season, especially Keria.
Accordingly, the time spent together by Gumayusi and Keria can be considered one of the longest in the LCK and in League of Legends overall. Their deep understanding of each other’s movements might make it easier for Keria to be “read” since the strength of this Support lies in unexpected roam ganks or controlling the map for T1.
Conversely, for Gumayusi, he could face strong counters when laning against the Peyz – Keria duo from T1. The former JDG star is not necessarily a player who can win lanes with any champion matchup. However, when playing alongside a Support like Keria, anything can happen. Nevertheless, Delight is also an unpredictable Support, so the impact on Gumayusi may not be as concerning compared to facing Keria on the opposite side.
The Match Between T1 and HLE Next Season Will Be Even More Exciting
In the 2025 season, the transfer drama of Zeus already gave the T1 – HLE matchup a lot of “fate connections,” and in 2026, the potential appearance of Gumayusi will make this confrontation even more thrilling. Not only in the Top Lane, but now Gumayusi will also have to face a troublesome opponent (Peyz) and a Support he has likely played with for nearly half his career.
In the upcoming clashes between T1 and HLE, it seems that the team that can gain an advantage in the Bot Lane will have a significant foundation to secure an overall victory for their team.