The LPL transfer period reaches its final conclusion.

The second phase of the LPL transfer window is probably the most heated and closely watched in recent LPL history. Since many star players chose to "rest" in the first phase, a large number of LPL spectators are looking forward to their comeback in the second phase. Coinciding with a major year for esports—besides Riot's three traditional tournaments, there are also the Esports World Cup, Asian Games, and National World Cup—many LPL fans hope that the second phase will produce more "super teams" to help LPL achieve strong results internationally.

At the same time, the LPL official organization is about to hold the Esports World Cup selection tournament. Many LPL teams have released their participant rosters for this selection event on their official social media accounts. Many viewers believe these rosters likely represent the core framework for each team's second phase. Notably, elite teams like WBG, BLG, IG, AL, and TES are all participating with their main squads. Among these top teams, except for BLG and JDG, all others have made personnel adjustments during the transfer period.

WBG dismissed last year's best support erha and acquired former TES support hang, while erha joined WE for the second phase. TES removed jungler Naiyou and brought back former jungler Tian, with champion AD player JackeyLove also announcing his return for the second phase. IG's transfer situation appears to be the most unique in LPL, as many insiders are uncertain about IG's starting roster for the new season. Reports suggest that while mid-laner ROOKIE remains on the starting list, substitute mid-laner RENARD will replace him for the Esports World Cup. Additionally, top-laner Breathe and support meiko have joined IG for the second phase.

AL's internal mishap sparks fan discontent.

AL, known as last year's "light in international matches," also made personnel changes during this transfer period—not replacing players, but coaches. They recruited Dawei, the coach from BLG's previous season. However, at the moment of announcing Dawei's joining, AL staff committed a serious blunder: the official image released by AL failed to edit out the clear BLG logo on Dawei's chest. The incident of "AL forgetting to edit the image" was quickly captured and circulated by AL fans, with many criticizing "AL management doesn't deserve AL's good players."

During the first phase transfer window, many AL fans had urged management to replace players but retain coach Tabe. However, AL management consistently treated AD player Hope as the team's core, leading to coach Tabe's departure. Now, AL's preference to change coaches rather than the AD player has disappointed many fans. Combined with AL manager Aixiao's ongoing damage to the team's public image since last year, many AL supporters worry that AL might miss the World Championship this year, given the intense competition among LPL's strong teams.

Tian's kneeling meme prompts JackeyLove's response.

Besides AL's "announcement mishap," TES jungler Tian recently sparked discussion with a "kneeling" meme. Recall that Tian mentioned in a past livestream that he felt "great pressure" during TES matches, with remarks like "fake carry" and "stealing MVP" misunderstood by many TES fans. Consequently, numerous TES supporters opposed Tian's return, even flooding TES captain JackeyLove's stream with attacks against Tian.

Addressing such comments, JackeyLove proactively defended Tian in his stream, explaining that Tian was "creating entertainment" and not genuinely mocking the team or fans. JackeyLove also urged fans to stay united and stop spreading attacks against Tian. Tian himself recently joked in a livestream that he has acknowledged his mistake and aims to compete at the World Championship with his TES teammates. (Do you think TES's current lineup can qualify for the World Championship?)