MSI is heating up! Bin bluntly says Doran is too weak, and the latter fires back, vowing to teach BLG a lesson.

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The MSI Mid-Season Invitational wrapped up its final play-in match today, with T1 advancing to the main event on a nine-game winning streak. All six BO5 series in the play-in stage finished 3-0, prompting viewers to complain about the lack of competitiveness.

Not long after, the trash-talking began off the court, with Bin and Doran becoming the center of attention.

Bin stated in an interview that Doran is genuinely bad.

In T1's first two MSI matches, Doran was solo-killed by both Morgan and Canna, putting on a shockingly poor performance. Fans couldn't hold back, saying Doran is way too weak. The funniest part is that Doran claimed in an MSI interview that he considers himself the top laner ranked first.

Then Bin's interview arrived, albeit a bit late. During an interview with the host, he directly commented on Doran, saying, "I knew he might not perform well at this MSI, but I didn't expect him to play this badly. If we meet him, it'll be an easy match."

After this interview was released, LPL viewers were shocked, saying they dared not watch it. Bin really has the guts to say that.

To be fair, Bin was telling the truth. But if BLG loses to T1 later, Bin will face severe backlash from the public. However, Bin doesn't seem to care. He’s already made several bold statements in previous interviews, including posting on Weibo during a rough patch in the first split, claiming he's still the world's best top laner, which left fans bewildered.

Doran responds: I want to teach BLG a lesson.

What happened next was even more amusing. Doran also gave an interview, and when the host asked him to say something to Bin, Doran didn't hold back: "I saw Bin saying in an interview that he wants to teach LCK a lesson. I need to straighten out his attitude."

This back-and-forth trash talk between the two top laners has made the MSI matches much more interesting. Viewers who were previously complaining about the play-in stage have now turned their attention to these two players and their teams.

It's worth noting that BLG and T1 will face each other in the first round of the MSI main event, making this match crucial. Under the double-elimination format, this could be the only matchup between the two teams in the tournament. Whoever wins will gain the upper hand in public opinion. If BLG wins, Doran will face even harsher criticism.

If BLG loses, Bin will experience the terrifying power of T1's massive fanbase.

Editor

From an objective standpoint, Bin is probably stronger than Doran. But LoL is not a solo-lane game; each player has their own role within the team, and their form on match day can vary. So anything can happen. BLG's task is to prepare well and try to start in good shape from the beginning.

MSI first-round preview: BLG's strengths and weaknesses analysis

In the first round of MSI, the BLG vs. T1 match will undoubtedly draw the highest viewership and attention. BLG's advantage lies in player strength and roster quality. After winning the first split championship, they have gained widespread recognition and were initially ranked first in pre-match odds, later falling behind HLE to second place.

The disadvantage is that BLG might be slow to warm up in their first match, while T1 has already played three BO5 series, giving them an edge in that regard.

Personally, I believe that for BLG to win this match, they need to give their all and demonstrate a superior understanding of the MSI meta, specifically countering T1's strong compositions. Most importantly, they must reduce their error rate. In the second split playoffs, BLG had several matches where they choked, with some in-game performances that were hard to comprehend.

In short, they should focus on playing their own game and treat this MSI encounter as a fresh start. As for T1, it depends on whether they can perform at their World Championship level. If Doran regains his form and Peyz continues to play well, T1 at their peak can be nearly unbeatable worldwide.