Josedeodo credits difficult team discussion for Liquid’s Worlds recovery

Josedeodo credits difficult team discussion for Liquid’s Worlds recovery

Team Liquid Alienware jungler Josedeodo said an extended internal discussion helped the team recover its confidence before eliminating Anyone ’s Legend 2–0 from Worlds 2026.

Liquid entered the series at 0–2, with another defeat ending its tournament. The victory instead preserved its quarterfinal hopes and eliminated the LPL champion without a Swiss-stage win.

Confidence became the Priority

“Yesterday Team WE stayed until 2 AM flaming each other,” Josedeodo said in his post-match interview.

He explained that the conversation led the players to recognise how cautiously they had been approaching games. Liquid believed opponents were leaving opportunities available, but that the team lacked the confidence to exploit them.

The adjustment was therefore About how Liquid approached the match as well as its preparation. Josedeodo also identified getting to play Lee Sin as something that helped him feel comfortable.

Quarterfinal Ambition remains

Josedeodo thanked supporters who continued backing Liquid through its opening defeats and spoke About the encouragement he received from his family.

He maintained that reaching the quarterfinals remained an objective despite the difficult start.

Liquid’s next opponent is LØS in another elimination series. Winning would bring Liquid to 2–2 and one final best-of-three away from the knockout stage; losing would end its Worlds campaign.