After the first round of the MSI 2023 Qualifiers, LCK representatives have all achieved favorable results. Specifically, Gen.G defeated G2 Esports (G2) while T1 also secured a convincing victory against MAD Lions (MAD). This result has set up a showdown between T1 and Gen.G to determine which team will be the first to advance to the MSI 2023 Winners Finals.
For T1 players and fans, this is a great opportunity for the team to “repay their debts” after losing to Gen.G in the 2023 LCK Spring Split. Even T1’s AD Carry, Gumayusi, seems to have put in a lot of effort to prepare for this match. In an interview, Gumayusi revealed that he has found the best strategy to take down Gen.G in the upcoming game.
“Since the 2023 LCK Spring Finals, I have never forgotten my goal of defeating Gen.G. Gen.G is a strong team, playing around Peyz. I simply need to beat him in the laning phase, and the opponent will have no chance to win against T1. To achieve this, Keria and I have practiced a lot, expanding our champion pool as much as possible” – Gumayusi shared with the media.
In the recent match against MAD, T1 demonstrated their ability to execute a strategy centered around the AD Carry very effectively. Even when facing difficulties in the early game, when it came to team fights, T1 still protected Gumayusi and helped him deal maximum damage. This was also a decisive factor leading to T1’s victory.
On the other hand, Gen.G is also operating a similar playstyle with Peyz performing exceptionally well in the AD Carry position. Therefore, the focus of the upcoming rematch between T1 and Gen.G is likely to be in the Bottom Lane. Hopefully, Gumayusi will bring out interesting champions, surprising the opponents and helping T1 “repay their debts” successfully.