In the LPL Demacia Cup quarterfinals, only the last BO5 match between AL and LGD remains. If AL had their full first team in, making the semifinals would be a certainty. But the newly released starting roster shows AL deploying their entire second team, so LGD probably has a good chance to reach the semifinals. The tournament format mandates that one team from each half of the top four must swap sides; IG’s opponent in the upper half is LNG from the lower half.

The winner between LGD and AL will face JDG in the upper bracket. Honestly, these two BO5s lack excitement. If AL sent their first team against JDG, it might be worth watching, but with AL not fielding their full main roster, it’s unlikely they’ll defeat LGD to advance. It’s a pity that WBG and BLG were eliminated so early; if they were still in, the playoffs would be much more interesting. Right now, there’s hardly any entertainment value.

Knight responds to missing the Demacia Cup

BLG members have recently started streaming one after another. Bin just went live and immediately showed off his quirky personality. He changed his stream title to “Double Eyelid Version.” When fans asked to see his double eyelids closely, Bin refused, saying viewers would have to wait until the match when the camera is on him. Meanwhile, Left Hand, who missed the Demacia Cup, started his stream by complaining about teammates, saying the quick loss in the Demacia Cup ruined his holiday.

Originally, BLG planned to rest after the Demacia Cup. Knight expected to at least reach the playoffs and get some extra rest, but after the Top 12, he was called back immediately. As for missing the Demacia Cup, it was entirely his own choice. Left Hand felt winning the Demacia Cup didn’t matter much and preferred to rest a few more days. He claimed that if he had played, they definitely would have won the championship, though that sounds a bit exaggerated.

Karsa announces retirement

Karsa, who reached the World Championship last year, recently officially announced his retirement, ending his professional career. Unconsciously, Karsa has been a pro player for 11 years. Although his reputation slightly declined toward the end, his peak performance was undeniable. While with Flash Wolves, he repeatedly led the team to victories over LCK squads in Worlds. After moving to the LPL, he claimed league titles, an MSI championship, and even managed to leave RNG unscathed.

He has teamed up with top stars like TheShy, Uzi, and JKL. Apart from lacking a World Championship title, Karsa’s career likely has few regrets. He stated he is only bidding farewell to his player identity and may transition to coaching or focus on streaming and game commentary. Unfortunately, his former teams Flash Wolves and Talon no longer exist, so he missed the chance for a proper retirement ceremony to perfectly conclude his career.

GEN once wanted to sign TheShy

GEN team CEO recently gave an interview to foreign media, revealing that at least three teams in the Asian region, including an LCK team, have contacted them about buying their slot. However, these teams share one problem: they cannot find buyers. Therefore, he suggested Riot increase incentives for teams. Currently, except for T1, most LOL teams are running at a loss, making recovery very difficult.

Additionally, GEN’s CEO disclosed that long ago, GEN wanted to sign TheShy, but at that time, the budget gap between LPL and LCK was huge, and GEN had no competitive advantage. So the deal didn’t go through. He was likely referring to IG after their S8 championship. Back then, Korean players’ prices were extremely high, while LPL was in its prime, and clubs were willing to spend lavishly.

Conclusion:

Regarding BLG’s performance in this Demacia Cup, even if Left Hand had played, winning the championship wouldn’t have been guaranteed. The synergy between the duo is poor, and team discipline remains unchanged. ON is acting erratically, Viper struggles in lane, and Xun doesn’t know how to play the strongest jungle pick, Jayce. If they do win, it would only prove how incredible Left Hand is.

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