Q: HLE and T1 will face off in the loser's bracket final on September 7. Please share your thoughts on this match.
DanDy Coach: We regrettably did not make it to the finals in the spring split. This summer split, we really want to reach the finals, and we are determined to win the loser's bracket final.
Peanut : As far as I know, if we make it to the summer finals, we will secure a ticket to the World Championship. The outcome of the loser's bracket final determines a lot, and I want to do my best to win and advance to the finals.
Zeka : We will face T1 in the loser's bracket final. We regrettably lost in the spring split, but this time we are determined to win and advance to the finals.
kkOma Coach: We recently lost to HLE without putting up much of a fight. We will prepare well in the remaining time and aim for a different result in the loser's bracket final.
faker : We have prepared a lot for this summer split, and there is still much we can show. We will do our best for our fans, prepare well, and strive to reach the finals.
Zeus : I believe that if we prepare as usual, we can definitely make it to the finals.
Q: Now, please share your thoughts, GEN coach and players, as you have already advanced to the finals.
KIM Coach: We are determined to win and take the championship.
Lehends : I think this is a rare opportunity. We will prepare well and win the championship, leaving good memories for our fans.
Chovy : I will also prepare for this final with a new mindset and aim to win the championship.
Q: This question is for DanDy Coach. T1's top laner Zeus has a very strong carry ability in the top lane. How do you plan to suppress Zeus's carry ability in the loser's bracket final?
DanDy Coach: As we showed in our last encounter, we will restrict him in the draft phase and strategically respond to him in-game.
Q: This question is for the three coaches. Each team's ultimate goal is the championship. What do you think are the strengths of your respective teams?
DanDy Coach: From our recent matches, we have had many games where we held the advantage. I think our early to mid-game management is indeed very strong, and connecting this to victory is crucial.
kkOma Coach: Our team's strengths are the diverse champion pools of our players and the variety of management methods we have. We have many options. Nevertheless, on the day of the match, it's crucial to grasp the most important factors in a BO5 and determine the right direction. Sorry, can I answer again?
I think T1 has many strengths, and on the day of the match, it's important to identify the most crucial picks and the flow in a BO5.
KIM Coach: GEN's deep champion pool and mid-to-late game management are our strengths. In a BO5, the later the game goes, the more focused our players become. By the fourth or fifth game, our players are even more focused and win, which is our strength.
Q: This question is for the three mid-laners. It's rare to have Chovy, faker , and Zeka in the same setting. Chovy, what do you think of Faker and Zeka for the finals week? Faker, what do you think of Chovy and Zeka? Zeka, what do you think of Faker and Chovy?
Chovy : I think Faker and Zeka are both excellent mid-laners, but recently, mid-lane matchups are not that important. Instead of focusing on the opposing player, we should pay more attention to our team's playstyle.
faker : Chovy has shown many good performances this year, and I think he has played very well. Zeka has also shown many good performances this summer split, so I think the next match will be very interesting.
Zeka : I also think both mid-laners are excellent. I will face Faker in the loser's bracket final, and if I win, I will face Chovy in the finals. I must play well to beat them, and I will train hard to defeat them.
Q: This is a question for the coaches of HLE and T1. How will the HLE coach prepare for the loser's bracket final against T1? What do you predict the score of the loser's bracket final will be? Conversely, how will the T1 coach prepare for the loser's bracket final against HLE? What do you predict the score of the loser's bracket final will be?
Coach DanDy: Although we recently defeated T1 3-0, after watching the match between T1 and DK, I believe T1 is a very strong team. To handle the various heroes that may appear in the BP phase, we will minimize variables as much as possible and continue to refine the strategies that led us to victory before. I predict the score will be 3-1.
Coach kkOma: Although we previously lost to HLE 0-3, looking back at that match, if we improve our mistakes and address our shortcomings, we should be able to win 3-1 or 3-0.
Q: The winner between HLE and T1 will face GEN in the final, which will relatively consume more stamina. How will the players prepare?
Zeus : We have also advanced to the final before and waited for our opponent. Because the venue is different, playing a match the day before the final has its advantages. I think each scenario has its own pros and cons.
Peanut : I have also directly advanced to the final and entered the final from the loser's bracket. The venue is large, and if you win the day before the final, you can maintain the feeling of competition going into the final, which has many advantages.
