Gen.G’s Peanut considers his main rival in the 2023 LCK Spring Split as the strongest team in the competition and explained some reasons why.
T1—who are currently on top of the standings with four wins and zero losses—are the favorites to win the 2023 LCK Spring Split, Peanut explained in an interview with Korizon Esports on Feb. 1. He based his opinion on three gameplay elements T1 are pulling off incredibly well.
“In order for us to beat T1, Riot needs to make additional patches around the bot lane,” Peanut said. He added their bot lane currently has “the best understanding” of the meta, and also have the best idea of “how to improvise upon it.”
T1 seem to have the best jungle-bot communication in the competition as well, according to Peanut. And that’s on top of their players being simply “so good right now,” including T1’s Oner, who plays the role as Peanut.
When asked if Gen.G can be considered the favorite to defend their LCK title this split, Peanut disagreed. “We’re far from it because when I see T1 perform, it’s like ‘wow, T1 is playing super well,'” he said. “T1 is the scariest opponent right now.”
Gen.G have already faced off against T1 this split. Peanut lost that match decisively, but Gen.G did defeat Dplus KIA, who are another strong contender for the title.
Their next game will be played on Friday, Feb. 3 against the third-placed squad in the standings, Liiv SANDBOX.
