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SE's Star Lineup Faces Unsuccessful Match Day, Especially in Dia1's Position.
In the late afternoon of the final match day of Week 4 in the framework of VCS Spring 2023, SBTC Esports clashed with Team Secret. With TS in poor form, SE was expected to win to maintain hopes for the VCS Spring 2023 playoffs. Additionally, they needed to restore confidence after a recent series of disappointing matches, only managing a win against CERBERUS Esports due to Yado's error.
However, TS quickly extinguished the joy after SE's victory over CES. In both games, SE players performed as if in a dream, allowing TS to dominate from start to finish. A few small victories in skirmishes couldn't brighten SE's overall picture, and the 'Pink Chickens' suffered defeat against a team deeply immersed in crisis, TS.
The most mentioned name after the loss is Dia1. The former GAM Esports star not only experienced a drastic decline in form but also influenced the team's gameplay. Despite using powerful engage champions like Lissandra and Gragas, Dia1 was repeatedly taken down, providing TS with numerous resources. Moreover, within just 32 minutes, Dia1 fell five times while Artifact remained immortal during the same period, despite using the relatively fragile champion Ahri.
Many spectators captured a photo of Coach Ren pulling Dia1 aside for 'coaching.' Although blurry, the photo reveals SE in a dire situation. Additionally, many opinions suggest that SE should find a way to have Dia1 as a substitute and let another player in the team change positions.
- 'Truly eye-irritating to watch'
- 'Make Dia1 a substitute, anyone stepping in can handle it because the current performance is unbearable'
- 'A fan, but no longer want to watch'
- 'Dia1 should consider transitioning to be a streamer instead of making a comeback'
In reality, the loss is not yet a disaster for SE. However, with the current playing style, even if they make it to the playoffs, it's hard to believe the 'Pink Chickens' will make a difference. Moreover, Saigon Buffalo, Team Flash, or even TS are ready to snatch SE's 4th position. If they continue to perform like they have in recent matches, the possibility of SE missing the playoffs is very high. At that point, they will truly sink into a crisis.
