The LCK Summer 2022 has passed the halfway point of the group stage. There are only about 2 weeks left of matches before the 6 teams advancing to the playoffs can be fully determined. At this moment, T1 and Gen.G Esports (Gen.G) are the first two teams that have secured their spots regardless of the results of the remaining group stage matches.
However, just because they have achieved their goals early in the group stage does not mean that the match, considered the “Super Classic” between Gen.G and T1 on July 30 (Vietnam time), will be less exciting. In fact, this is seen as the final display of power from both teams before entering the crucial matches in the upcoming playoffs. In this matchup, both T1 and Gen.G are determined to secure victory.
Of course, ahead of such an important match, the usual “trash talk” between players from both sides is inevitable, notably between the AD carries: Ruler (Gen.G) and Gumayusi (T1). A few days ago, after a stellar performance that led T1 to victory against KT Rolster, Gumayusi declared that he would “rearrange the rankings of the best players currently.” Recently, Ruler also responded after a pivotal win against DRX.
Accordingly, the veteran AD carry of the Korean League of Legends scene and Gen.G stated: “We have lost to T1 many times, and of course, the players feel nervous. The match will be very difficult. After losing the first round, we discussed a lot. I believe this time will be different. As for Gumayusi, he said he would make me scared. But perhaps he should be the one who is scared when seeing me play against DRX. Gumayusi should prepare well.”
It can be said that in the current popular gameplay, the AD carry plays a very important role. However, Gumayusi has been quite inconsistent and in many crucial matches, T1 has relied on Zeus and Oner. In the upcoming match against Gen.G, Gumayusi will face one of the most stable AD carries in the Korean League of Legends scene right now. And it could be that the result of the clash between Ruler and Gumayusi will determine the outcome of this match.