As the LPL transfer period concludes, many clubs have officially announced their starting rosters for the third segment of the LPL. For example, JDG showcased their "deep pockets" by completely changing their coach, top laner, and support. Some fans were surprised to find that JDG now has five coaches for the new season, including the renowned EDG player, Clearlove. Of course, the most puzzling decision for fans was TES's choice to let Liu Qingsong and FPX's support, Junwei, go during the transfer period, opting instead to sign the semi-retired support, Hang.
With many LPL teams officially announcing their rosters, the numerous rumors circulating during the transfer period have naturally dissipated. For example, during the transfer period, insiders revealed that IG's support, MEIKO, and jungler, Jiejie, pressured management, claiming they would leave if jungler WEI signed with IG. However, after IG officially released their roster for the new season, many fans discovered that IG did indeed sign jungler WEI, while Jiejie and MEIKO did not leave.
Although Jiejie has not officially announced his departure, I personally checked his ranked records and noticed that he hasn't played ranked in a long time. Therefore, I speculate that in tomorrow's key match between IG and TES, jungler WEI might start. Of course, WEI joining IG is a positive development, especially since many fans previously criticized Jiejie for not being proactive in the early game. Now that WEI has joined IG, I am personally looking forward to his performance in the matches.
On the last day of the LPL transfer period, FPX suddenly announced that jungler Shadow would be leaving the team. Subsequently, well-known insider "Lianlian Hongcha" revealed that BLG has already dismissed Beichuan for the new season, and the chances of Shadow joining BLG are now at 100%. This "backstabbing" behavior from BLG has left many LPL fans speechless, with some even editing images to mock BLG, believing that the management is incompetent and simply shifting blame by changing junglers.
It must be said that BLG's speed in changing junglers recently has been astonishing. Jungler XUN was benched after a year and a half, and WEI was removed after just six months as a starter. Now, only two months after Beichuan joined BLG, he is already being replaced by Shadow. It's unfortunate for Beichuan; when he first arrived, many BLG fans praised his immense talent, claiming he had a higher ceiling than WEI and XUN. However, following BLG's consecutive losses at the World Championship, Beichuan has become known as a "playoff jungler" and a "formula jungler." (Do you think Shadow can lead BLG to victory?)
As many LPL teams announce their starting rosters, several fans have noticed that FPX, the biggest dark horse in the LPL league, has started frequently changing personnel during the transfer period. Particularly during this time, they promoted many youth training players, which left many LPL fans puzzled by FPX's actions. There are also insiders suggesting that FPX plans to disband next year, with management starting to sell players to make a profit. The support, Junwei, was not sold due to his high market value.
I personally feel that this year could be LPL's "last dance." If LPL fails to secure the S Championship this year, it might face a complete downturn. After all, it's evident from the transfer period that LPL is severely lacking in new talent, with teams often banding together during transfers. What do you think? Which team has been the most successful in this LPL transfer period? In the spotlight match between IG and TES, who do you think will come out on top?