TYLOO Coach zhokiNg Points to Small Chinese Player Pool as Factor in Roster Longevity

TYLOO coach WeiJie zhokiNg Zhong expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance following their exit from FISSURE Playground 3. TYLOO finished the tournament in 9-12th place after suffering losses to Alliance and PARIVISION. Speaking in an interview translated by HLTV, the coach shared his thoughts on the team failing to reach their goal of making the playoffs.

Reflecting on a specific map against Alliance where the team squandered an 11-3 lead, zhokiNg noted that the players became too relaxed and believed they had already secured the victory. He pointed out numerous problems exposed during the match, including tactical execution leaks, poor mid-game clutch performances in 3v3 and 3v2 situations, and individual errors.

When addressing why the roster has maintained four of its players for more than two years, zhokiNg explained that a lack of available talent plays a major role. He stated that the player pool in China is too small, which can give players a false sense of security that they will not be easily replaced. According to the coach, this dynamic leads some players to avoid breaking out of their comfort zones to improve their skills.

Discussing the team's wider weaknesses compared to top-tier competition, zhokiNg highlighted that individual comprehensive ability is not high enough. He also cited slow information processing speeds during live matches, weak mid-game clutch handling, and deficiencies in game sense and adaptability.

The coaching staff also includes YuanZhang Attacker Sheng. According to zhokiNg, Attacker's role during preparation times focuses heavily on discipline, ensuring that everyone remains focused on their work, while also contributing to match preparation.