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NAVI Coach: Korean Culture Caused Anxiety for Midlaner Poby

NAVI's assistant coach GotoOne discusses the team's strong LEC start and the cultural pressures affecting midlaner Poby, who is putting 'too much pressure' on himself.

Source: Sheep Esports
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dailyloe.com – Natus Vincere’s League of Legends team has begun the LEC 2026 Spring Split with a perfect 2-0 record, securing sole possession of first place in Europe’s top league. The Ukrainian organization defeated Movistar KOI and SK Gaming in the opening week, showcasing rapid progression. This strong start positions them as a serious contender for the top of the European standings.

In an exclusive interview with Sheep Esports, assistant coach Adrien ‘GotoOne’ Picard discussed the team’s evolution and the challenges faced by midlaner Yoon ‘Poby’ Sung-won. GotoOne revealed that Korean culture has been a significant source of anxiety for the player. He stated that Poby believes being a strong laner is essential, which has led to excessive self-imposed pressure.

‘For him, being a strong laner is essential,’ GotoOne told Sheep Esports. ‘He might be overdoing it a bit; he’s putting too much pressure on himself.’ The coach’s comments highlight the cultural and performance expectations impacting the player. This insight comes as NAVI aims to establish itself firmly among Europe’s elite teams.

The team’s early success provides a moment to reflect on their development and future goals. Managing player well-being alongside competitive performance remains a key focus. NAVI’s journey in the LEC continues as they build on their promising start.[]

Source: Sheep Esports

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