Different Perspectives Surrounding the T1 – Gumayusi Drama
As the end of the year 2024 approaches, the League of Legends community is buzzing with the ongoing drama involving T1 and Gumayusi, particularly after this team faced unexpected challenges against KT Rolster. Alongside various debates, many fans have speculated about the “hidden strategies” behind T1’s controversial actions.
Initially, from a positive perspective on social media platform X, one fan suggested that T1 is putting Gumayusi through challenges similar to those faced by Faker last year. During the period following SKT T1’s quite forgettable 2014 season, SKT T1 utilized Faker and EasyHoon interchangeably. By 2021, Faker continued to experience moments of being benched.
Regardless of the reasons, it has been observed that even Faker might have faced challenges to adjust to the coach’s strategies, and Gumayusi is no exception. According to some fan opinions, this could be a “standardization” process for Gumayusi if T1 aims to build a new visual identity in place of Faker.
However, with some pessimistic fans, there are predictions that T1 will let Gumayusi return for the upcoming match against Gen.G. Naturally, with a strong opponent like Gen.G, the likelihood of T1 facing defeat is higher. When that time comes, the pressure on Gumayusi will be immense, especially considering the stakes. There might even be a possibility of a “rationalization” of T1’s rotation against the current competition.
Regardless of the Scenario, Gumayusi Will Face Major Challenges at T1 in the Upcoming Period
Not only in terms of match outcomes, but Gumayusi will also need to fight for his rightful position if T1 continues to adhere to their rotation strategy. Nevertheless, this is a challenge that any rookie must face to improve their skills significantly.
This is also a crucial period where Gumayusi needs to prove himself. If he can overcome the tough phase ahead, there might be a time when he legitimately earns recognition for his contribution to T1 in the future, especially in the context of Faker’s potential role shift.
