The general manager of the team T1, Jeong “Becker” Hoi Yun, gave an interview where he responded in detail to questions related to the roster change and current processes within the League of Legends team. The video was published on the club's social media.

Reasons for the Roster Change

The organization decided to change the roster during the LCK Cup as this tournament allows for experimentation without serious consequences for the team. According to T1, this time can be used to find optimal solutions before the start of the regular season.

Replacement of Gumayusi with Smash

According to Becker, the decision to replace Gumayusi with the young player Smash was made even before the start of the LCK Cup. The coaching staff considered that rotating the roster at this point would be the best strategy for the team.

Information for Players

After the match with DRX, Gumayusi, his agent, and all the other players were informed that Gumayusi would remain on the bench until the end of the Cup. This was a planned step known to the team.

Start of Smash's Training

Smash began participating in team training from the second week of the LCK Cup, just a few days before his appearance in the match against KT. Despite the unexpected replacement, the young player managed to adapt quickly.

T1's Silence Strategy

T1 decided not to make any public statements about the roster change. The organization believed that remaining silent on the matter would be a strategically correct move to avoid unnecessary discussions and negative reactions.

Current Activities of Gumayusi

Despite being on the bench, Gumayusi continues to train actively. He is given the opportunity to either train in a private room, play solo games, or observe team training sessions.

Smash's Reaction to Replacement

Interestingly, Smash himself was surprised when placed in the main lineup for the match against KT. This highlights that the replacement process occurred within a rather tight timeframe.

Monitoring of Negative Comments

Becker confirmed that T1 closely monitors negative comments and criticism directed at their players online. The team takes legal action against malicious remarks, collects evidence, and has already filed several lawsuits, though they have not announced this publicly.

Incident with Faker

Becker also mentioned last year's incident involving a parody song about Faker, which drew a lot of negative feedback. The song was removed, and Faker sued its creator, setting a precedent in the fight against cyberbullying.

Future of Smash

Smash's contract will be revised to make him a full-fledged player of the LCK roster. Once this happens, Smash will become part of the team's official content, including streams and other fan activities.

Support for Gumayusi

Despite temporarily being on the bench, Gumayusi will continue to communicate with fans and participate in content creation for T1. This is an important aspect that allows the player to remain part of the team.

Determining the Starting Lineup for the Regular Season

Before the regular season, which starts in April, the coaching staff will make a final decision on which five players will perform in the team's starting lineup. This decision will be based on the results of current training and player performances.

This detailed analysis reveals the team's internal processes and shows how T1 is preparing for the new season. The team continues to improve and takes necessary measures to achieve success.