Team Liquid: A Closer Look at the Roster
Team Liquid is a North American League Championship Series team that made it to the playoffs as the six-seed. Let’s take a closer look at their roster:
- Top – Samson “Lourlo” Jackson
- Jungle – Joshua “Dardoch” Hartnett
- Mid – Kim “FeniX” Jae-hoon
- ADC – Jovani “fabbbyyy” Guillen
- Support – Matthew “Matt” Elento
- Coach – Choi “Locodoco” Yoon-sub
A Bumpy Start for Team Liquid
Last split, Team Liquid finished fourth in the regular season and playoffs. In the Spring Split, they introduced a 10-man roster, with Dardoch and Matt joining the LCS team after one week and Lourlo taking over the top lane. However, the team struggled at the beginning of the split.
Dardoch was suspended for disciplinary reasons but was brought back because his shotcalling and game control were crucial for the team’s success. Despite some internal issues, Team Liquid managed to win both of their series when Piglet took a break and fabbbyyy played for the main squad.
Strong Performances in the Middle of the Split
Team Liquid showed great improvement in the middle of the split, going 7-3 in their next five games. Dardoch’s leadership and FeniX’s performance as a mid laner were key factors in their success. The team adapted well to the meta, with fabbbyyy playing the utility role effectively.
Inconsistency and Potential Challenges
However, Team Liquid ended the split with a 1-3 run in the final two weeks. The reasons for this drop in performance are unclear. One possibility is the young leadership and inexperience of players like Dardoch, Matt, fabbbyyy, and Lourlo. The pressure of competing against talented teams may have affected their performance.
Team Liquid has the opportunity to qualify for Worlds during the playoffs, but they face tough competition against CLG and TSM. Bjergsen, a player from TSM, even expressed concern about facing Team Liquid. The outcome will depend on how well they show up in the playoffs.
Can Team Liquid take down CLG and potentially challenge TSM? Let us know your thoughts!
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