AL lost again! In a dismal state, they were swept by IG! Fans angrily criticized Tabe: he ruined the trust among the players.

In the third stage of LPL, AL faced IG in a BO3. After two intense games, AL lost with a score of 0-2, suffering yet another defeat. Due to their recent poor performance, they have faced consecutive losses since returning to LPL, sparking considerable controversy after the match.

First, AL's official Weibo exploded after the match, with coach Tabe being the most heavily criticized. Many fans angrily remarked: the coach has destroyed the trust between the players, favoring abstract compositions, which has led to their inability to win even with a normal lineup now! Some fans also complained about jungler Tarzan: he only knows how to farm and feed, initiating fights without any strategy; how can he expect to improve?

Next, after the match, LPL commentators Guan Zeyuan and Miller discussed the reasons for AL's defeat. They believed that the turning point was that Baron. In fact, AL's attempt to take Baron was not a bad idea, but they failed to prepare for the enemy's double smite, leading to the Baron being stolen. After that, Gala made a mistake, and AL got another chance but failed to push successfully. Previously, AL would play it safe before engaging, but now they seem to be playing too hastily. Some of their decisions appeared rushed; in the end, Shanks seemed to want to go for the Baron, but it looked like the teammates were directed to either back for items or all go for Baron, resulting in a half-baked decision that led to a counter from IG.

Finally, during the post-match interview, when asked about the team's urgent issues, Saint Gunner stated: communication problems and unclear goals. This aligns with the commentators' analysis, indicating that divergent decision-making has caused them to miss opportunities or make incorrect calls.

Overall, AL's performance in this BO3 was indeed poor, resembling a different team compared to the second stage. Among the teams they have faced, they have only won against JDG and WE, while losing to BLG, WBG, TES, and IG. Recently, after winning against JDG, Shanks declared "AL is back," but it seems the issues lie more with JDG, as AL still has many shortcomings to address. On one hand, they have played too many matches and have been figured out; on the other hand, the players' form has been subpar. Shanks has been average, and Tarzan has made repeated mistakes, struggling in several recent games. Additionally, with the meta changes, their playstyle has also shifted, leading to many questionable decisions. Their once strong operational play seems to have vanished, as if they have become a different team.

AL's next opponent will be FPX, who are relatively weaker. They will soon face BLG and IG again in the second round. If they can successfully recharge against FPX, there may still be a chance to compete with BLG and IG. However, if they can't even defeat FPX, it seems they may face a tough time ahead.

So, what do you think about this match? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.