This is the character mentioned the most after T1’s defeat
In the match on the afternoon of October 18 (Vietnam time) at the Worlds 2025, T1 completely failed against Gen.G. However, it is worth mentioning that they did not lose in a back-and-forth or dramatic manner until the last minute; many people even assessed that T1’s defeat was evident right after the draft phase ended. Not to mention losing many of their signature champions or being “read” by Gen.G, it is clear that T1 has many issues. In this context, Roach – the former T1 coach, is the name mentioned the most.
For those who may not know, Roach was a member of T1’s coaching staff from late 2022 to late 2024. He only left T1 after winning the 2024 Worlds due to obligations. During his time with the former team, Roach was the main member responsible for the draft phase directly before the matches.
According to many fans, Roach’s contributions over the years to T1’s draft are what this team currently lacks. In the match against Gen.G, T1 had some draft choices that could be described as quite “dark” and made it difficult for players like Faker, Doran, or Gumayusi. Meanwhile, within the first three picks, Gen.G secured 2 out of 3 power picks with a top 5 win rate at Worlds currently being Orianna and Sion.
T1 needs Roach but must first overcome Worlds 2025 on their own
Roach has been frequently mentioned after T1’s defeat, largely because he has been associated with two very successful Worlds seasons for this team. However, the reality is that Roach has only been fulfilling his duties for one year, and he himself, after the defeat of his former team, posted a photo counting down to the end of his obligation. Therefore, at this moment, T1 must overcome this challenge with their own capabilities.
Falling to an extremely dangerous 1-2 bracket is the reality T1 must face. They will have a break to regroup and provide a basis for both the team and their fans to be confident in the upcoming phase.