After the LOL Global Pioneer Tournament concludes, various major regions will soon enter the second stage. The neighboring LCK starts on April 1st, while our region will begin on April 4th. In the coming days, teams undergoing personnel adjustments should gradually announce them. During this transfer period, the teams with significant personnel changes are only IG and Top Esports. After the return of the elder brother, TES is definitely aiming to assemble a lineup capable of competing for the World Championship.

Naiyou encountered issues with match-fixing, so the jungler position needs to be replaced. Between Beichuan and Tian, it remains uncertain whom Guo Hao will ultimately choose. The support position was also initially intended to be changed, but Hang was recently rumored to be joining WBG. Liu Qing Song responded during a recent livestream: "Unless something unexpected happens, I probably won't be working; there aren't good opportunities," meaning he hasn't found a job. Thus, Top Esports will likely continue using Feng Yue.

The elder brother's ability to guide supports is not poor. Although Feng Yue performed somewhat poorly in the first stage, under JKL's coaching, he may quickly improve. If Top Esports maintains this lineup, reaching the playoffs should be feasible, but competing for the World Championship seems challenging. If Feng Yue underperforms, he could hinder JKL's performance. However, the lineup cannot be easily adjusted further, so we must trust that the elder brother can elevate the support's performance.

IG has undergone many personnel changes. Previously, due to the impact of the breakup incident, Rookie was rumored not to play in the second stage. However, recent news indicates that IG management has persuaded him to return. Therefore, the jungler and support positions will remain unchanged, but both the top and bottom lanes will be replaced. The AD position has already been confirmed as Jiaqi from Top Esports' first stage. Regarding support, Jwei has left the team, and Meiko returns as the starting player.

The only position yet undetermined for IG is the top lane. Previously, credible reports suggested contact with Wenbo, the substitute for Bin. However, after Breathe expressed intent to return to competition, IG management reconsidered. They approached Breathe, but negotiations over salary reportedly fell through, leaving Breathe currently unemployed. Online discussions claim that during negotiations, issues arose over salary: Breathe requested the maximum salary under the cap, but IG deemed the offer too high.

Many uninformed fans criticized Breathe for demanding a high salary. Unable to tolerate such舆论, he explained the situation during a livestream. Breathe revealed: he has no经纪公司 and did not raise his price; contact with IG was facilitated by Wei, who arranged a discussion with IG's manager. IG management initially promised the maximum salary under the cap, but after the discussion, they delayed finalizing the deal, instructing Breathe to wait until they completed试训 other candidates.

Thus, the claim that Breathe demanded a top salary is untrue; he was also misled by IG. Interestingly, IG had contacted Breathe during the first stage, meaning IG management deceived him twice. This is truly excessive. Breathe did not request a top salary; management offered it themselves, then left him hanging. Such tactics likely aim to pressure Breathe's price during the final days of the transfer period.

If they could persuade TheShy to return, contacting other top laners would be unnecessary. Now, having offended Breathe, IG's top lane options seem limited to either Wenbo or Soboro. The latter's performance in the first stage was evident to all; continuing with him would hinder IG's success. Wenbo might be worth trying—as someone who can substitute for Bin, his skill should not be weak. Alternatively, rotating both players could be considered.

Conclusion:

After the mid-laner breakup incident, IG's reputation has indeed been affected. Rookie's return at this time will inevitably attract criticism, but he must return because no LCK team would accept him. If he doesn't compete this year, his career would essentially end. IG's mid, bottom, and jungle positions are quite strong; the关键 now lies in who will be the top laner.

So, who do you think IG should choose for the top lane?

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