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(Motherland) - Chovy still fails to fully reassure fans despite his current status as the reigning LCK champion.
With just a few fleeting days left, the grand finals of LCK Spring 2023 are set to officially take place, marking the end of a highly dramatic season. T1 has already advanced to the finals along with a spot in MSI 2023 in London. The second team will be determined after the match between Gen.G and KT Rolster (KT) on April 8th (Vietnam time).
Among the most scrutinized players in the remaining matchups, Chovy perhaps bears the brunt of the pressure. Gen.G's Mid Laner currently shoulders the team's burden alongside Peanut. Moreover, Chovy is on the brink of participating in his inaugural MSI, thereby amplifying the pressure. According to numerous assessments, Chovy himself is now a concern for Gen.G.
Remember, in the match against T1 in the winners' bracket finals, Chovy made a detrimental move resulting in an immediate takedown by the prepared T1 players. Furthermore, in the upcoming match, he will face Bdd - a seasoned player with commendable LCK experience. Additionally, Lehends (who has a deep understanding of Chovy from their shared time at Griffin to Gen.G) is also a pivotal factor in the KT lineup. These factors raise concerns among some fans that KT will continually exert pressure on Chovy's Mid Lane position, forcing him to make mistakes.
Chovy's issue, as pointed out by fans from time immemorial, lies in his competitive psyche. He can be exceptionally brilliant in group stage or knockout matches. However, in some way, Chovy consistently falters in pivotal matches. A standout instance is the 2022 World Championship finals, where without Ruler's miraculous play, Gen.G could have been defeated by DWG KIA (DK) at that time.
In the upcoming match, both Coach Score (Gen.G) and Coach Hirai (KT) emphasize the significance of the Jungle and Mid Lane positions. Consequently, the pressure on Chovy will intensify, especially given the doubts raised after his underwhelming performance against T1 in the winners' bracket. Just one mistake could unravel all of Gen.G's efforts.
