Kanavi Shares About HLE’s Situation
Instead of being a “super team” with a dominating performance and results worthy of “the elder brother of the Elder table” as well as the hopes of fans, HLE has had a rather disjointed and disappointing performance. In fact, even against much weaker opponents like BRO or DNS, HLE faced many difficulties just to secure a victory. The problem pointed out has been the lack of cohesion among the players, and recently, Kanavi has shared more specific insights about the situation HLE is facing.
Specifically, Kanavi stated: “Right now, everyone is talking a lot about HLE’s issues, and perhaps we all know why this problem exists. We are also constantly thinking about ways to fix it, but when it comes to discussions, it’s very difficult to determine who is right and who is wrong. Ultimately, I think time is needed because the whole team needs to agree on a common goal to be able to play together effectively.”
HLE is Showing Signs of Improvement but Not Enough
In reality, HLE’s problems are also a common issue faced by all “star-studded” lineups when newly assembled. Of course, depending on the position, the adaptation time may vary. However, HLE has replaced a player who is considered a captain and an influential in-game leader like Peanut. This is the main reason why HLE currently feels like a “headless snake.”
Nevertheless, in some matches, especially in the match against DNS, the “orange house” has shown certain signs of improvement. Gumayusi has had clutch plays that are true to his brand from when he was still with T1, and Zeka has also returned to his former self in several recent matches. These are positive signs, and fans of the reigning LCK Cup champions can completely place their trust in this team for the remainder of the tournament, or even for the entire year of 2026.