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There's a strong possibility that SofM and TheShy won't have the opportunity to face Uzi in the 'Battle of the Titans' between WBG and BLG.
On the evening of January 16 (Vietnam time), the highly anticipated match of the first week in LPL Spring 2022 between Weibo Gaming and Bilibili Gaming will officially take place. This is not only a clash between the two most powerful media conglomerates in the country but also a 'Battle of the Titans' as three out of five players considered 'gods' by LPL fans will face each other: TheShy - SofM determined to clash with Uzi.
Considering their current form and spirits, TheShy - SofM demonstrated acceptable performance in their debut match against Team WE. Despite heart-stopping moments, the duo and WBG as a whole managed to secure an impressive victory. Images from WBG's gaming house showing TheShy and SofM sitting side by side indicate WBG's serious approach to integrating TheShy and hoping for a strong collaboration with the 'Vietnamese Jungle God' SofM.
[Highlights] WBG vs WE - Game 2 | Week 1 Day 4 | LPL Spring 2022
On the other hand, on the opposing side, Uzi has yet to step onto the stage in his new colors. In Demacia Cup 2021, Doggo was chosen to play instead of Uzi. Doubts have arisen regarding Uzi's form and his actual role in this comeback. Uzi has been away from professional League of Legends for too long to quickly adapt back to the intensity and pressure of training and competition. Some fans even speculate that BLG recruited both Uzi and Doggo as a contingency plan, with the legendary LPL figure mentoring and serving as a backup for Doggo being a more plausible scenario.
Recent discussions in the LPL community speculate that Uzi might only take a backseat in the 'clash of the titans.' Although BLG has not officially confirmed, this information has stirred up the LPL community. Some LPL fans immediately criticize BLG intensely, arguing that Uzi has been away from the professional scene for too long and needs real matches to regain form. Some even believe BLG is merely exploiting Uzi's image value.
However, calmer fans argue that Uzi has returned and has shown promising practice results. Nevertheless, with Uzi being away from professional League of Legends for too long, a crucial match like facing WBG might be too challenging for this player. With the first match needing a good result, surely Uzi himself doesn't want to take risks considering the team's overall performance.
However, if Uzi truly cannot play, the 'clash of the titans' will lose some of its significance. But regardless, both Uzi and players like SofM and TheShy need more time. One thing is for sure, the showdown between WBG and BLG won't lose its appeal as both teams still have outstanding players capable of delivering top-notch performances in League of Legends.
