Millenium hopes Kottenx can bring them a last minute miracle.

This Sunday Araneae announced with a lengthy and emotional facebook post that he was stepping down as Millenium's starting jungler. He cited the team's poor performance and his own lack of confidence and motivation as the reasoning behind the decision. Millenium were quick to follow that up with their own announcement that sub and high elo player Kottenx would be taking over the role for the remaining 6 games of the EU LCS spring split. Many fans expressed worry that such a late roster change in a critical role could be sealing Millenium's fate as the last place EU team, but there is still reasonable hope for Millenium's playoff chances or at least a more favorable relegation.

Millenium currently sits in last place at 7-15 they're two games back from the 9-13 SHC and 3 games back from the 6th place playoff spot currently held by 10-12 CW. This means that with a strong showing Millenium does still have a reasonable shot at snatching a last second playoff spot. If Kottenx can solve Millenium's late game decision making issues it's hardly unreasonable for a team in Europe to pull off a 6-0 run for the playoffs. Copenhagen Wolves much win 3 matches, or 2 if one of them is against Millenium, to lock Millenium out of the playoffs. Supa Hot Crew must win 5 games to secure their lead over Millenium.

So long as Millenium can pick up wins their hopes to at least improve their relegation chances will remain alive right to the very end. If Millenium drops the game againts CW their playoffs could be dashed immediately as CW would only need 1 more win to lock Millenium out of the top 6. Millenium is no doubt hoping the roster change keeps their playoff dreams alive but we wont find out how well it's worked until Thursday.