Introduction: The S16 season has officially started, and most players are paying attention to recent matches. The competitions in each region are fierce. The second stage of both LPL and LCK has revealed many problems, particularly in team rankings: stronger teams haven't performed well, while weaker teams are rising. Recently, some LPL teams have begun adjusting their rosters. A top world champion support player revealed during a live stream that a team has contacted him, and he is considering returning to professional play if conditions are right.

LPL team reportedly reaches out to world champion support.

Most fans are familiar with the LPL. Over recent years, the league has grown rapidly with more teams, but results have declined. The downturn in esports has caused the region's popularity to drop sharply, forcing some teams to leave. Winning the world championship in the first stage boosted attention slightly, but not to previous heights. For many fans and teams, it's a positive start, depending on this year's world finals. The second stage is competitive, but team performances remain unpredictable.

Recently, top LPL champion support player Liu QingSong mentioned during a live stream that a team has approached him. He said it's hard to decide—it depends on the situation, but he would return if there's a chance. A team contacted him recently, though its performance seems poor; if he returns, he'd aim for another championship. This year, LCK's KT is leading, making it a hopeful season. From his response, it likely refers to WBG, whose current form is indeed weak. Last season, dubbed the ultimate all-Chinese squad, they remained bottom-ranked even after changing support; Hang seems unable to meet the required level.

The current LPL standings are chaotic. TES leads with a 4-1 record, followed by IG at 3-1, and NIP also at 3-1. NIP's name is relatively unknown, but after defeating JDG, their ranking soared—even their players didn't expect to win, largely due to AD player Gala's underperformance. BLG, with a 3-1 score, ranks fourth; after losing to TES, team issues surfaced. This squad should focus on top laner Bin, with the AD role as a fallback.

LCK standings also surprise fans. As Liu QingSong noted, KT currently leads with a 5-0 record, dominating several established LCK teams including Gen.G and T1. Second is last stage's bottom team HLE, performing steadily. Gen.G has lost two matches this stage, while T1, at 2-3, ranks sixth in LCK, near playoff cutoff. The current patch resembles a chaotic brawl, explaining why designers considered adjustments. This version seems naturally advantageous for LPL; reverting to earlier states might jeopardize world championship hopes.

Final thoughts:

Liu QingSong is likely the strongest support available in LPL's free agent market. With Meiko back in form, he probably feels eager to compete. Joining WBG might be his best option. Current teams like IG, BLG, and AL won't change; TES, after restructuring, is stable. JDG and WBG are most likely to adjust. To pursue honors, WBG's all-Chinese roster seems ideal.

What do you think about this situation?