TheShy is Considered the “Weak Link” of IG
After the group stage of the Demacia Cup 2024 concluded, IG was the team that made a tremendous impression with a flawless record. Moreover, this team also delivered stunning performances, defeating RNG in just 16 minutes and 27 seconds, a record time for this tournament. Superstars like Rookie, TheShy, GALA… of IG all had dazzling moments, instilling great confidence in their fans.
As a way to celebrate their commendable achievements, IG recently posted a 9-minute video capturing the communication between the players during a match. However, this video led viewers to believe that TheShy is the “weak link” in the all-star lineup that IG currently possesses. The reason is that in this 9-minute video, TheShy hardly communicated with his teammates from laning to team fights. At one point, TheShy even ignored the captain’s (Meiko’s) instruction and charged forward to attack the opponent.
Naturally, with weaker opponents at the recent Demacia Cup, TheShy’s overly individualistic play did not lead to significant consequences. However, fans cannot help but worry that when facing stronger opponents, TheShy’s lack of communication will put IG at a disadvantage. Some even noted that in the 9-minute video posted by IG, TheShy only spoke three sentences and contributed very little to the team.
TheShy and IG Still Have Many Areas to Improve
From the moment IG announced their “all-star” roster for the 2025 season, TheShy has faced considerable skepticism from the community. He completely stepped back from competitive play during the 2024 season and has only recently returned to the professional environment. Clearly, for a team with ambitions of competing for titles like IG, recruiting someone who has been inactive for a long time like TheShy comes with significant risks. Perhaps this is why TheShy has not fully adapted to the professional environment, leading to such minimal communication.
Furthermore, IG 2025 is ultimately still an “all-star” lineup, so team members need time to understand and adapt to their new teammates. The successful matches in the group stage of the Demacia Cup 2024 are essential factors to promote the “new” IG’s cohesion in the future. If TheShy improves his communication skills, this team will become a formidable contender in the upcoming season.