In the Oil Cup knockout stage, BLG lost to G2 with a score of 1-2, resulting in an early exit. After a poor performance at MSI, BLG had a few days to rest and adjust, but they failed to show any improvement in the Oil Cup, continuing to be overwhelmed. This even worse performance sparked greater controversy.
After the match, BLG's official social media exploded with fans angrily demanding: disband the team! It was the first time witnessing all five players playing so chaotically in an international competition. Losing isn't the worst, but to lose in such an ugly manner, with no strategy and only mindless fights, was truly disgusting to watch at such a late hour!
During the post-match interview, ELK stated that losing to G2 was simply because they played worse than their opponents. Regarding the choice of Kalista and Renata in the third game, ELK said: given the lineup, picking Kalista was the best option, but we didn't execute well in the match, which led to our loss. Finally, ELK addressed the fans, saying: it's a pity to lose EWC in this state, and he thanked the fans for their support, promising to deliver a better performance in the third stage of the league.
In Knight's interview, he mentioned that with such a short schedule, they had no time for adjustments, so their previous performance remained the same. Although G2 played well, comparatively, we played too poorly. In the first game, we lacked a strategy and only won by securing the Baron. When we return to the league, we will start fresh. The team's condition has visibly been a mess during both MSI and EWC, and we will need to reset when we get back to the league.
The biggest issue for BLG is still their mentality. From MSI to EWC, whenever they find themselves at a disadvantage, they become very anxious, which affects their subsequent operations and judgment. They lack a strong mindset and a key player who can stabilize the situation during tough times. G2 also struggled and made many mistakes, yet BLG still lost heavily, proving just how poor their internal condition is. Of course, Knight's interview at least shows that he is well aware of the team's issues; the problems from MSI have not been resolved, leading to poor performance in EWC. However, with the third stage of LPL approaching, there isn't much time to adjust, and it's uncertain whether they can quickly regain their best form.
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