The combination of Movistar Riders and MAD Lions, led by Ibai Llanos, has fueled the anticipation for Movistar KOI’s LEC debut. Their notable performance in the previous year and the addition of Jojopyun, a North American import with a strong desire to win, has heightened expectations.
Challenges in the Midlane
Jojopyun’s performance with Ahri, which resulted in a loss for KOI, has raised questions about the team’s capabilities. While he had a strong start with Azir, his play with Ahri was marred by missed spells and struggles in midlane combat. Many are speculating about the cause of this dip in performance, with rumors suggesting peripheral issues.
Concerns Over Peripherals
KOH’s jungler, Skain, implied that peripheral issues might have affected Jojopyun’s play. Although the midlaner himself remained silent on the matter, Skain expressed his belief that a problem with the midlaner’s peripherals might have gone unaddressed due to the match referee’s disallowance of a pause to resolve the issue.
Later, KOI’s Myrwn shed light on the situation during a post-match costream. The toplaner acknowledged the existence of peripheral problems, stating that they had been resolved during the third day. He mentioned that the issue was not isolated to Jojopyun, as he had experienced similar difficulties. Myrwn revealed that the problem likely stemmed from incompatibility between the LEC PC and their software, causing an error.
As KOI continues to navigate the challenges of the LEC, it remains to be seen how the team will adapt and improve in the face of technical difficulties.