The LEC Winter split ended on a disappointing note for Team Vitality, who suffered a 2-0 playoff lower bracket loss to MAD Lions KOI. Despite the team’s strong performance after their 0-3 start in the split, they were unable to make a significant playoff run and now need to regroup for the upcoming Spring split.
Following their defeat, Vitality’s strategic coach Patrick “Pad” Suckow-Breum shared his thoughts on the team’s performance. He mentioned that their opponents, MAD Lions, had a good understanding of their playstyle and capitalized on expected errors from the team. Pad emphasized that Vitality is a young team and still needs time to develop a more cohesive approach to the game.
When asked to evaluate Vitality’s first split, Pad expressed disappointment about missing out on best-of-five matches, which he believes provide the best practice for the team. However, he remains optimistic about their trajectory and development, stating that they are on the right path for the Summer split and beyond.
Lee Jones raised the criticism of Hylissang’s performance, to which Pad responded by highlighting the player’s struggle in adapting to the team’s vision of the game. He praised Hylissang’s role as a team captain and credited him with nurturing the team’s rookies and younger players despite the lack of time for full integration.
Pad also spoke about the coaching dynamic with the addition of Carter, stating that the transition has been positive and appreciating Carter’s willingness to learn and contribute to the team.
In response to questions about the team’s draft decisions and the current coaching setup, Pad shared insights into the division of scouting and drafting tasks between himself and Carter.
Finally, Pad weighed in on his preferences for the new Liverpool manager and his predictions for the team’s title chances, expressing his desire for Xabi Alonso to become the new manager and expressing confidence in Liverpool’s title prospects.
Overall, while the Winter split ended on a disappointing note for Team Vitality, Pad remains positive about the team’s trajectory and future prospects. The interview provided valuable insight into the team’s dynamics and coaching setup.
