The S15 best lineup sparks heated debate, with three AL players selected, surpassing the favorites for the championship, and the support role is the least surprising choice.

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The Swiss stage matches of the S15 World Championship have all finished, leading into a two-day rest period, with the quarterfinals starting officially tomorrow. Meanwhile, the LOL forum has selected the best lineup for the Swiss stage.

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This best lineup has sparked intense discussion among fans, and AL has gained broad approval.

S15 Best Lineup: Three AL Stars Selected

After all the Swiss stage matches ended, Hupu held a vote for the best lineup, where netizens chose the players they thought performed the best. The final best lineup revealed that AL had three players selected: top laner Flandre, jungler Tarzan, and support Kael.

The other two positions were filled by GEN’s mid laner Chovy and ADC Ruler, meaning AL took top, jungle, and support, while GEN secured both carry roles.

This selection caused some viewers to question whether AL truly deserved three spots in the best lineup.

We can analyze this based on the Swiss stage match results and individual player performances. The conclusion is that AL indeed deserves three selections since this evaluation is limited to Swiss stage performances. Some viewers might think AL might not win if they played GEN again.

However, the fact is AL only faced GEN once during the Swiss stage and won. Moreover, AL achieved a perfect 3-0 record, including victories over HLE, who also had a 3-1 record like GEN, and another quarterfinal team, CFO. The quality of these wins is definitely top-tier.

Support Role Is Undisputed, Top Lane Queen Ascends to Legend

Earlier, we mentioned that the teams AL defeated were of very high caliber, all three advancing to the quarterfinals. AL faced very strong opponents each round and still won, which is why many fans are optimistic about AL this year.

Therefore, even with the same 3-0 record, AL’s quarterfinal strength is far superior to KT’s. KT had a favorable draw and faced a struggling TES in their key 2-0 advancement round, becoming the second 3-0 team.

Looking at player performance, AL’s top, jungle, and support all stood out. Fans who watched the games would immediately recall some iconic plays by these players. The most debated was the top lane, where Saint’s impressive performances on Queen and Rek'Sai helped AL defeat strong opponents.

It’s worth noting that Saint’s Rek'Sai repeatedly delivered MVP-level performances, fully deserving the best top laner title. Tarzan needs no introduction; he is AL’s core player and outperformed others in the jungle role.

Kael’s selection as the best support was the least controversial. He had multiple legendary performances in the Swiss stage, especially with Niko and Poppy, which thrilled the audience.

AL’s Preparation Focus: Enhancing Tactical Reserves

On GEN’s side, Chovy and Ruler also performed brilliantly. Chovy easily outplayed Faker in lane, and Ruler posted flashy stats. Other Swiss stage players, like CFO’s Doggo, also impressed, but overall, GEN’s players received more recognition due to their comprehensive strength.

Finally, we must emphasize the LPL region’s teams. Personally, I believe AL’s win or loss in the quarterfinals will directly determine the fate of the LPL region, both for this World Championship and future development. Initially, many hoped for BLG, but their poor performance led to an early exit, so the pressure now falls on AL.

The upcoming preparation phase will be crucial. In my opinion, AL’s most important task now is to improve the team’s tactical reserves. In a BO5 under full draft conditions, they need to be ready to battle through to the fourth and fifth games. In this aspect, GEN is an absolute king-level team.

T1 is also a top-tier team in overall drafting strength. Although not as terrifying as GEN, GEN’s extensive experience and depth in major tournaments make them a tough opponent that AL cannot easily overcome in a quick sweep.

Therefore, AL must prepare thoroughly and respond effectively to secure this crucial victory.