EG Svenskeren: “There’s no downside to having Huni on the roster.”

The LCS Summer Split kicks off on June 20th, with Evil Geniuses’ star jungler Dennis “Svenskeren” Johnsen already targeting qualification for the 2020 World Championship. The team’s second-place finish in Spring provides both motivation and lessons for the upcoming season.

In an exclusive interview, the veteran jungler detailed the organization’s roster evolution, strategic adaptations for the Summer campaign, and adjustments following their finals defeat against Cloud9.

EG secured second place in the previous LCS season. What’s your approach to defeating Cloud9 this time around?

Svenskeren: Our primary focus remains continuous improvement through dedicated practice and refined teamwork.

Are you implementing different strategic approaches for the summer season?

We’re actively identifying the optimal playstyle that complements our roster’s strengths. During the Spring Split’s concluding stages, our collective coordination deteriorated as players reverted to individualistic approaches.Our revised methodology emphasizes structured team execution and synchronized gameplay rather than isolated decision-making.

How has practicing with Huni influenced team preparations?

The experience has been exceptionally positive. He demonstrates remarkable openness in communication and maintains high energy levels that enhance scrimmage environments.

Was your squad specifically lacking this type of vocal leadership previously?

While we had communicative players before, adjusting our team composition improved specific areas. With Huni assuming more vocal responsibilities, it enables me and Zeyzal to reduce our communication load during matches.This redistribution of in-game communication allows certain players to concentrate more effectively on mechanical execution, as some competitors perform suboptimally when managing excessive talking duties.This strategic communication shift creates opportunities for diverse tactical approaches and alternative game perspectives.

What performance impact do you anticipate from Huni during the Summer Split?

I believe Huni significantly strengthens our squad. His inclusion presents absolutely no disadvantages for our roster configuration.Even in scenarios where he might not secure starting positions and shares playing time.Simply through his presence as an additional experienced voice, he can mentor Kumo on advanced techniques. This knowledge transfer substantially improves our overall team capabilities.

What specific modifications have you implemented? What became your primary focus during the offseason?

The competitive break extended considerably. Maintaining exclusive League of Legends focus throughout would have negatively impacted mental resilience.

That reasoning is understandable. What alternative activities captured your attention?

I prioritized relaxation and mental recovery rather than intense focus. Increased sleep duration, complete stress avoidance, and extensive gameplay in alternative titles like Rust provided necessary mental reset.

Why does this particular season hold special significance for you?

Each competitive season carries equivalent importance, though Summer typically holds marginally greater weight than Spring. The opportunity to qualify for Worlds represents the pinnacle achievement. I’m intensely motivated to return to the World Championship stage.

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