Fnatic’s Hopes for Last Spot in League of Legends World Championship are in Jeopardy
Fnatic, the European powerhouse team, is facing a tough challenge as they compete for the last spot in the 2022 League of Legends World Championship. Contrary to expectations, Fnatic has not performed well this year.
In the regular split, Fnatic disappointingly finished in fifth place. In the Summer Playoffs, they were close to being eliminated by Excel last week, but managed to turn things around with a reverse sweep.
Misfits Gaming Shines as Rivals with Fnatic for Worlds Spot
Meanwhile, Misfits Gaming has been on a roll in recent weeks, making it a real possibility for them to claim the remaining Worlds spot from Fnatic.
Wunder’s Optimism Despite Fnatic’s Struggles
Despite the challenges, Fnatic’s veteran top laner Martin “Wunder” Hansen remains hopeful. In an interview with Jaxon, he expressed that making it to Worlds is their main priority and that the format change to best-of-five matches works in their favor.
Wunder Confident in Facing Misfits
Wunder displayed confidence leading up to the crucial playoffs match against Misfits. He highlighted Misfit’s lack of experience as a potential advantage for Fnatic.
Important Match with High Stakes
Both Fnatic and Misfits have the same number of World Championship points, making their upcoming match crucial for qualification and for advancing in the LEC playoffs.
Wunder’s Dissatisfaction with Fnatic’s Performance
Despite his confidence, Wunder admitted his dissatisfaction with Fnatic’s performance this year, particularly in the Summer Split where he believes they didn’t deserve to make it to the playoffs.
Fnatic will compete against Misfits today at 11am CT in a do-or-die match.
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