Due to not having earned enough Championship Points and their lack of good form, T1 does not have a guaranteed spot at the League of Legends World Championship. The team will need to secure an automatic bid to the event.
Despite being on a three-game win streak, T1’s journey to Worlds 2024 is not a straightforward one as they did not perform up to their usual standards in the LCK Summer Playoffs. The team may have defeated OK BRION, BNK FearX, and Kwangdong Freecs, but a 3-0 defeat to Hanwha Life has already landed them in the lower bracket.
Despite playing against HLE, T1 struggled to put up a strong fight. Throughout the series, the team only accumulated a total of 25 kills and failed to penetrate their opponent’s base.
Overall, T1 has been experiencing a period of decline, leading to significant frustration for both the team and its players. This is largely due to the team’s devoted fanbase having high expectations for their performance, especially after their impressive victory at the Esports World Cup.
On September 1, T1 is scheduled to compete against Dplus KIA in a crucial series with major seeding implications for the upcoming Region Finals. This series could potentially be T1’s final opportunity to secure a spot in the Worlds tournament.
Faker has bared the brunt of T1’s expectations this year,
Despite their struggles against Hanwha Life and Gen.G in both the Spring and Summer Splits, T1 still has a chance to secure a spot in the World Championship through the Summer Playoffs. However, this would require them to defeat Dplus KIA, whom they hold a 2-0 record against in the Summer Split.
Regardless of the format of the Regional Finals, the team led by Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok should have an advantage when facing Dplus KIA, KT Rolster, and FearX to secure a spot in the championships event.
Unfortunately, there is a situation in which HLE may find themselves stuck in the Regional Final facing off against T1, which could create difficulties for the team. This would only be possible if Dplus KIA were to make an unlikely comeback through the losers bracket of the Summer Playoffs.
Regardless of the situation, T1 must secure consecutive series victories and overcome their recent decline in performance in order to progress. It is uncertain whether this will be achieved, which is why their qualification for Worlds appears uncertain.
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