T1 benches Gumayusi again, Smash returns to roster

In an in-going saga at T1 , the organization has just broke in the past hour that Gumayusi will once again return to the bench with Smash coming back into the starting roster - the former started the opening two games of the split after Ceo Joe Marsh interviened prior to the split, requesting that the multi time world champion start the split on the starting roster.

T1 took to X, formerly Twitter, to explain their decision to once again making a change to the T1 ADC position. The organization cited transparency as a key reason for this announcement to avoid any confusion. The statement read:

"After closely reviewing scrimmages and holding thoughtful discussions - with the sole focus on team performance -, it has been decided that ' Smash ' will be starting today while ' Gumayusi ' takes time to reset and regain form from the bench. This decision was made by the coaching staff.

We're sharing this now in hopes of alleviating the current confusion, which has unfortunately been shaped by a number of incorrect assumptions - some of which stemmed from our own lack of clarity. Moving forward, unless changes are made due to player illness or injury, we will not be pre-announcing roster decisions. This is to minimize both misunderstandings and any unintentional strategic disclosures. We hope our fans can understand and relate to the spirit behind this decision."

T1 has started off rounds 1-2 of the LCK season with a 1-1 record, taking a 2-0 victory over DRX before dropping to Generation Gaming 2-1, a series that ultimately could have been won by T1 if it was not for individual errors. T1 are now preparing for their next match, which is against longstanding telecom rivals KT Rolster . Smash will be playing his first games of the split after making an impressive debut in the LCK Cup. T1 now calls for fans to be united on this decision after weeks of conflict between the management and the fanbase.