The transfer window for the first phase of LPL has closed. Various teams have recently announced personnel adjustments for the new phase. TES team issued a statement: the brother who took a break for one phase has officially returned to the competition. Meanwhile, free-agent jungler Tian has joined the team as a starter. Unfortunately, Liu Qing Song wasn't brought back; otherwise, TES in 2024 would truly reunite. This lineup is at least playoff-level and aims for the World Championship.

Tian's return should be a significant boost for TES, but fans are already in heated debates. TES's super topic is filled with posts opposing Tian. Those who haven't followed TES's past controversies might not understand why TES fans are so resistant to Tian. To put it in perspective, it's akin to Wei returning to BLG now. However, Guo Hao did not let fans dictate team decisions this time, which is undoubtedly a wise choice.

AL Announces Coach Bigwei Joining

During this transfer period, AL seems to have made desperate moves. Korean coach Helper, who just won Best Coach in LPL, was dismissed after the playoffs. He is replaced by former BLG head coach Bigwei. Bigwei's BP level during his long tenure at BLG is well-known among viewers. Whether replacing Helper with him is an improvement or a downgrade is hard to assess.

The rumored "Three Mole" combination didn't materialize. However, since changes have been made, they must try it out. Personally, AL's lineup seems to have a clear ceiling; changing the coach may not make much difference. If either the top or bottom lane can perform well, focusing on one side could work. But Lao Gun is older, and Hope isn't a strong carry. It feels AL can only rely on mid, jungle, and support.

T1 World Champion Skins Revealed

After Faker cast two rounds of votes for T1's last year's champion skins, there was no further news. During the live voting, Galio topped the first round, but Mel later led significantly in the second round. Everyone thought Mel was finalized. However, recent leaks from overseas suggest the hero changed again; reportedly Faker chose Taliyah. This is still uncertain as no official information has been released.

This leak has some credibility because Doran's Wolf Mother is confirmed; he leaked it during a stream. Doran originally wanted Riot to design Wolf Mother younger, not as an old lady, but the suggestion was rejected. For other players: Oner is Xin Zhao, Keria is Neeko. FMVP Egg has two skins: Yuna ordinary skin, Miss Fortune prestige skin.

G2 Shares Pioneer Tournament Scrim Results

G2, who double-killed LCK in the Pioneer Tournament, recently shared scrim results from the tournament period. From the 9th to the 22nd, G2 only lost three scrims: first 1:2 to NA team LYON, later two losses to BLG. Against BLG in seven matches, G2 only won one game. The LCK duo they double-killed in official matches were beaten in scrims: GEN lost 0:3 to G2, BFX was also shut out.

难怪正赛的时候，两场都是3:0剃光头，原来训练赛的时候，LCK的两支队伍，就已经打不过G2了，这么来看的话，BLG还真是有点克制G2的，还好内战的时候，京东没赢BLG，不然京东跟G2打决赛的话，感觉最后的先锋赛冠军，会是G2的，虽然只是亚军，但G2这次，也已经很亮眼了。

Conclusion:

For T1's champion skins, besides Doran's Wolf Mother which he admitted himself, the rest are not confirmed. However, jungler Xin Zhao and support Neeko are likely set. If Egg's Yuna and Miss Fortune skins match, then Faker might not have chosen Galio or Mel. But Faker is very fan-friendly; it should be Mel or Galio.

So, which hero do you think Faker will choose?

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