Two Key Players Highlight T1’s Struggles in Match Against BRO
In the BO3 match against OKSavingsBank BRION, one glaring observation stands out: all five members of T1 showed a performance that was less than stellar, with two players notably underperforming. One of these players was Doran, while the other was Faker. In this particular match, the G.O.A.T of League of Legends was particularly subdued compared to his younger counterpart who donned the T1 jersey.
Throughout all three games, there wasn’t a single instance where Faker outperformed Clozer, failing to make significant plays even when using champions like Viktor and Yone. In game two, he utilized Sylas, while Keria and Oner frequently assisted him in creating opportunities for a 1v3 scenario. However, if not for that, his Sylas also struggled against Ahri.
Moreover, there was a significant discrepancy: Faker is no longer a player who can “carry the team” as he once did, taking on a more supportive playmaker role. However, using Viktor—a late-game scaling champion—wasn’t effective, especially when he wasn’t able to fend off ganks without considerable assistance. His consistent low performance has become quite evident.
Doran, on the other hand, had too many shortcomings in his role. His performance on Aurora in game one and Sion in game three was particularly disappointing. While Sion players need to be ready to engage in fights when necessary, Doran seemed almost too passive, failing to impact crucial moments during the matches.
If we look ahead to the next match, Sion from Siwoo further highlighted problems, causing Zeus to “lose his mind,” despite T1 utilizing Gnar in the top lane. If it weren’t for HLE’s shortcomings, it’s hard to imagine that DK would have lost. Interestingly, Doran himself has previously faced the consequences of a poorly executed Sion pick. While he may not have demonstrated the full potential of this tanky champion, the impact was undeniably lacking.
Faker’s Comments After T1’s Loss to BRO Spark Attention
In a post-match interview, Faker acknowledged his team’s struggles, blaming the loss on his own performance. However, it’s impossible to predict what might happen in future matches, as T1’s current state leaves little room for optimism.
