Defeat to Group BDS succumbed G2 to a 1-2 opening weekend within the LEC’s 2024 Summer time Break up with a wholesome dose of MSI fatigue seemingly affecting the roster. We spoke to Jungler Martin “Yike” Sundelin after the loss to get his verdict on the beginning of the cut up, in addition to having a look again on MSI now that the mud has settled.
What are your ideas on the 1-2 begin? Is there a little bit of an MSI hangover?
Yike: Yeah, I imply, I don’t wish to make excuses as a result of I believe we additionally simply will not be taking part in nearly as good as we used to. We got here again from MSI, we most likely had the least follow of all of the groups and it form of exhibits with our efficiency.
I believe we glance a bit disconnected and we’re not likely on the identical web page plenty of occasions.We’re not taking part in nearly as good as we did in MSI or different splits, so we simply should maintain taking part in the sport and enhancing.
How do you fee G2’s MSI now that there’s been a while to replicate?
Yike: Total, I used to be barely proud of the efficiency. No less than [what] we did versus T1 the primary time we performed them and versus Prime Esports. I used to be very proud of how I performed in opposition to them, however it was a really unhappy strategy to finish it as a result of I believe we might have [done] rather more. I believe we have been performing very effectively, like in scrims and every part, and I actually thought we had a shot to win the entire event as a result of I believe we actually performed effectively on the event.
So it was very unhappy that we misplaced the T1 that second time, and for positive they performed a lot better and we additionally performed worse, in order that’s unhappy. However total I’m pleased with how we improved and that we lastly beat an Asian crew.
How do you guys take it additional in opposition to the Asian groups then for an excellent deeper run?
Yike: For Worlds, if we qualify, I believe we’ve much more hope now. I assume since final yr we didn’t do good, for positive wish to do a lot better than that. And I believe the MSI was an excellent begin for it, for our worldwide efficiency.
Lee: At MSI final yr you mentioned that you simply felt you could possibly match up in opposition to the most effective junglers on the planet.
How do you assume you rank in opposition to them now?
Yike: Throughout MSI, I believed I used to be taking part in superb, no less than on the champs that I actually practiced on. Just like the Rek’Sai, for instance, I believed I used to be most likely the most effective, and on different champs like Ivern too.
I believe me and Oner have been form of going even each occasions we performed in opposition to one another, so it was at all times good to play in opposition to him. I believe Canyon might be the most effective. I don’t know the way good Xun is as a result of I didn’t actually play him this yr, however I believe he’s most likely up there too. I might nonetheless say it’s like Canyon, Oner, Xun and me. So yeah, I might nonetheless rank myself excessive, perhaps prime 4.
Lee: Given G2’s dominance these final two seasons, it feels nearly anticipated that you simply’ll declare 4 LEC titles this yr and can then be aiming for a deep worldwide run.
With that in thoughts, how do you go about validating whether or not the yr was profitable on the finish, provided that home success is extra of much less anticipated whereas a Worlds run is in fact going to be very troublesome?
Yike: I believe we at all times have the strain on us as a result of folks anticipate us to win each cut up and that’s our purpose too. We wish to win each cut up. In order that’s the motivation, and in addition to make it possible for we glance very dominant. I believe that’s crucial factor proper now.
That’s a purpose for us as a result of if we win by profitable shaky video games — like we go late recreation, we win 3-2 — then it’s not like we’re like by far the most effective crew. I wish to present that we’re by far the most effective crew in Europe, and that’s additionally giving us extra hope for the worldwide video games.
Lee: Once you spoke to Esports.internet final you mentioned your favourite Swedish dish was Korv Stroganoff.
How do you fee that in opposition to Lomo Soltado?
Yike: It’s a really exhausting query really. I like them each loads. You recognize, normally it’s my dad doing the Korv Stroganoff and my mother doing the Lomo Soltado. So, like, I kinda have to decide on one aspect. I don’t know if I can select that, however… yeah… I like each of them loads. Yeah, it’s exhausting to say.
Lee: Diplomatic.
Yike: I don’t wish to select, then I’ve to decide on between my mother and pop and I can’t try this.
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