might sound like a hard cope but i think SEN failing to qualify is a blessing they will have time to rest and avoid the burn out at champs which is the tournament that matters the most. not saying it's totally ok but losing has a good side
Not every team from Madrid won the masters + got VISA issues + had close to no time to change any stuff due to IGL's absence.
LOUD had visa issues but they got a big gap between their first two games, which SEN did not have.
I know you are a NRG fan, but thinking as a neutral viewer. SEN had a very long off season as well and they are currently out of GAS.
It feels like SEN is being punished for winning Madrid.