Introduction: The S15 season has fully concluded, and most players have been following the recent intense competitions. The Demacia Cup in the LPL region has been particularly fierce. As a top-tier all-Chinese roster during the transfer period, the WBG team has attracted a lot of fan attention regarding their lineup. After their defeat to OMG, a big secret was revealed. Industry insiders disclosed that a team made rapid moves late at night, reaching out to several support players. Based on all the information, it is likely the WBG team, especially since the support player Erha’s performance showed some issues. Could it be that Liu Qingsong, Hang, or Meiko are making a return to the professional scene?

Top LPL team contacts multiple support players late at night

Most players remain highly focused on the WBG team. During this transfer period, they invested heavily, acquiring several key players to build a top-tier all-Chinese lineup. The roster includes top laner Zika, jungler Jiejie, mid laner Xiaohu, AD carry ELK, and support Erha. Many fans expected their performance this season to be stable. In the first match of the Demacia Cup, they easily defeated JDG, quickly boosting excitement and raising fans’ expectations. However, in the second match, they were swept by OMG, and their team coordination completely fell apart.

Right after losing, insiders immediately leaked inside information that one club acted very fast, contacting several support players overnight. Most people surprisingly agree that this club is the recently defeated WBG team. Despite their significant investment, their form and results have been mediocre, especially at the support position with Erha. As a rising star, his overall performance last season was decent, which led the management to make him a starter. But in matches against OMG and JDG, his rhythm was unstable, showing a gap compared to other top all-Chinese rosters.

Currently, there are only a few standout domestic support players in the LPL: one is Liu Qingsong, who just took a break; another is Hang, who is currently without a team; and finally Meiko from IG. Contacting at least two support players overnight likely includes Liu Qingsong, since he previously played for WBG and is familiar with the management, making negotiations easier. The other is probably Hang, whose skills are solid and who can seize key moments. Meiko is less likely since IG would not let him go, and he also announced plans to rest next season, with a probable contract renewal to stay with IG.

It can only be said that the gap among domestic LPL players is indeed large. As mentioned during Malaxiangguo’s livestream, for the LPL to win a world championship, they must rely on Korean players. Assembling a full domestic roster comes at a high cost, both in salary and training expenses. If they get overwhelmed by LCK teams, it could lead to a complete collapse. Hopefully, WBG can stabilize their form, as they are currently the only hope for an all-Chinese team this season. If they falter, then only BLG and AL remain as contenders.

Farewell thoughts

Unexpectedly, WBG acted swiftly after their loss, contacting multiple support players overnight. It seems they understand their problem— their bot lane was severely pressured, whether against JDG or OMG, becoming a clear weak point. Whether the issue lies with the support or the AD carry, there will likely be roster changes in this position during the first phase of the next season.

What do all of you think about this situation?