The return of SHG's top laner, Shunsuke "Evi" Murase, to Berlin for the 2024 World Championship of League of Legends was filled with warm emotions. Having spent last year in the European League with Team Heretics, Evi was pleasantly surprised when LEC staff greeted him with open arms. This moment brought him feelings of nostalgia and gratitude, although his team did not achieve the desired results.
Why Evi's return to LEC was emotional
This story is interesting not only because of the player's personal experiences but also due to the context of his return to the international stage. After finishing his stint in the LEC in 2023, Evi returned to the LJL, the Japanese league, and was now fighting for victory on the world stage, representing Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Gaming at the 2024 World Championship. Despite the expectations, his team couldn't make it through the play-in stage, losing an important match against 100 Thieves, which left Evi with many regrets.
World Championship experience and new challenges for Evi and SHG
Evi particularly emphasized the importance of experience for the young players on his team who were participating in the world championship for the first time. In his opinion, this experience will help the team prepare better for future international tournaments, despite the disappointment of the current result. He also noted the strength of PSG Talon, confidently stating that they have every chance to advance further in the tournament despite their setbacks.
SHG Evi選手（ @ebihuryahurya ）へインタビュー―Worldsの洗礼を浴び敗退。それでも激動のシーズンは「ちゃんと前に進んでいる良い一年だった」https://t.co/JXA3uuDCpg
— FISTBUMP | VALORANT & LoL関連ニュースメディア (@fistbump_news) September 29, 2024
「日本のLoLも僕自身も間違いなく前に進んでいる」という力強い言葉をいただきました。#Worlds2024 #SHGWIN
Strategic decisions and mistakes at the World Championship
One of the main topics of the interview was the team's decision to ban the champion K’Sante, one of the strongest in the current meta, which raised questions among fans. However, Evi explained that it was a strategic decision by the coach based on the opponent's strong play on that champion.
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Support from European fans and Evi's career future
Concluding the interview, Evi expressed gratitude to the European fans who continue to support him and the team even after an unsuccessful performance. Although this year did not bring the desired success, Evi does not rule out the possibility of continuing his career and plans to reflect on his next steps after a short break.
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