TL;DR
- Doublelift transitions from initial roster change skepticism to genuine excitement about Broxah
- Broxah’s competitive drive and maturity address Doublelift’s concerns about NA imports
- Fnatic’s internal conflicts provide context for Broxah’s Team Liquid move
- All-Star 2019 will feature Doublelift as guest rather than competitor
- Team Liquid’s 2020 practice begins post-New Year with renewed roster energy
Team Liquid’s star AD carry Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng has undergone a significant mindset shift regarding new jungler Mads “Broxah” Brock-Pedersen. In a revealing YouTube vlog, the veteran player detailed his evolving perspective on the roster addition, highlighting Broxah’s professional maturity, competitive fire, and technical prowess.
“The anticipation to compete alongside Broxah has genuinely grown on me,” Doublelift shared. “His composure at 22 years old is remarkable—I’ll admit I still make immature decisions occasionally, but Broxah carries himself with exceptional professionalism. His mechanical execution is outstanding, and I believe he possesses tremendous growth potential.”
This endorsement marks a dramatic reversal from Doublelift’s initial streaming comments where he labeled the roster move “potentially problematic.” The player drew parallels to Team SoloMid’s controversial 2017 decision to dismantle their championship-winning lineup without clear justification.
Doublelift’s early reservations about welcoming Broxah likely stemmed from common patterns among international imports viewing North America as a less demanding competitive environment and primarily financial opportunity.
“My consistent concern involves avoiding teammates who approach NA as a retirement tour,” Doublelift elaborated. “Many international players treat the region as their final career stop—a chance to maximize earnings before transitioning out of professional play. I’m confident Broxah represents the opposite approach; he’s joining specifically to compete at the highest level. His determination to achieve success is palpable.”
Broxah appears equally enthusiastic about his transatlantic relocation. The Danish jungler concludes a three-year tenure with Fnatic following a turbulent 2019 season where the organization achieved respectable results that failed to maintain team cohesion and satisfaction.
Earlier this month, former Fnatic head coach Joey ‘YoungBuck’ Steltenpool discussed the organization’s internal challenges throughout the year. According to YoungBuck, roster conflicts emerged from fundamentally different game philosophies and simple interpersonal incompatibility.
Doublelift to attend LoL All-Stars event as a guest
Broxah and Team Liquid will commence their 2020 competitive preparations following New Year’s celebrations, according to Doublelift. The current competitive year still holds one major event, with All-Star 2019 scheduled for December at Las Vegas’ Esports Arena.
During the same vlog session, Doublelift confirmed his non-participation as a competitive player at the event. While expressing deep gratitude for fan support, the veteran believes the showcase benefits from featuring emerging talent and fresh perspectives.
“I recognize the privilege of having this choice when numerous professional players likely wish they had similar popularity,” Doublelift explained. “I never take this position for granted.” The player will instead attend the festivities in a guest capacity.
Action Checklist
- Evaluate new teammates’ competitive motivation beyond financial incentives
- Analyze historical roster changes to avoid repeating past mistakes
- Assess team practice scheduling to maximize pre-season preparation
- Balance competitive appearances with opportunities for new talent exposure
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