TL;DR
- Kobbe returns to Europe with Misfits after one LCS split with TSM
- Doublelift rejoins TSM, creating immediate roster upgrade potential
- TSM exploring jungle upgrades with Broxah and Closer as primary targets
- Team prioritizing existing player synergies over individual talent acquisition
- Misfits gains veteran presence while TSM reshapes competitive strategy
Danish marksman Kasper “Kobbe” Kobberup has officially transitioned to Misfits Gaming following his departure from Team SoloMid’s LCS roster. This move represents a significant homecoming for the European talent after his brief North American campaign.
The ADC specialist makes his European competitive return under Misfits’ banner for the approaching 2020 LEC Summer Split. This confirmation arrives after extensive community speculation about Kobbe’s professional trajectory. The Danish player originally signed with TSM preceding the 2020 LCS Spring Split, where he demonstrated competent but not exceptional performance. His time with the North American organization concluded abruptly when TSM revealed that veteran marksman Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng would be reclaiming his position within the team structure.
Despite competing in just a single North American competitive split, Kobbe established himself as a reliable performer and valuable team asset. His consistent lane phase mechanics and adaptable playstyle earned respect from both teammates and opponents throughout the season.
“We proactively contacted all interested organizations across both North American and European regions, enabling Kasper to select his preferred competitive environment. In this process, we intentionally overlooked financial advantages and standard transfer compensation that might have benefited our organization to prioritize Kasper’s career development,” TSM communicated in their official statement regarding Kobbe’s release.
Really excited to bring
@kobbe
to our squad.He’ll bring a much desired additional veteran presence to our group as we continue to build momentum towards worlds.
We made great strides so far, but our desire to improve never stops.
WELCOME back home
@kobbe!— Ben Spoont (@benspoont)
May 11, 2020
Kobbe assumes the starting ADC role previously held by Ju “Bvoy” Yeong-hoon, who received immediate release from Misfits. Bvoy delivered respectable performance throughout the LEC season and contributed significantly to the squad’s achievements. However, Kobbe represents a strategic upgrade for an organization determined to qualify for the World Championship tournament this competitive year.
What’s Next for TSM in the LCS with Doublelift?
With Kobbe departing and Doublelift arriving, this roster adjustment may not conclude TSM’s offseason movements. Multiple industry sources suggest TSM remains active in pursuing jungle role reinforcements. Reports indicate TSM attempted to acquire Mads “Broxah” Brock-Pedersen’s contractual rights, an initiative that competing organization Team Liquid blocked. Additional speculation points toward TSM evaluating Golden Guardians’ Turkish import Can “Closer” Çelik as another potential acquisition target.
During his inaugural LCS competitive season, Closer delivered remarkable individual performances. The jungler maintains a strong personal connection with TSM’s top lane specialist and fellow Turkish Competitive League veteran Sergen “Broken Blade” Çelik. Given the team’s emphasis on pre-existing player relationships and coordination, Closer could provide an ideal roster fit for TSM’s strategic direction. This potential move depends entirely on Golden Guardians’ willingness to release their most impactful spring split performer.
Action Checklist
- Monitor official LCS roster announcements for confirmed jungle position changes
- Analyze Doublelift’s performance metrics in upcoming LCS matches
- Compare Kobbe’s LEC performance with his previous LCS statistics
- Evaluate team synergy improvements in TSM’s first 2020 Summer Split games
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