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Controversial All-Star Lineup for 2023 Worlds Swiss Rounds Chosen by LPL Fans Sparks Strong Reactions
With less than 24 hours remaining, the 2023 World Championship Quarterfinals are about to commence. The draw has brought forth matchups between Chinese and Korean teams, promising intense battles. Particularly for teams like T1 and KT Rolster, their opponents pose significant challenges. The outcome remains uncertain, with genius moments from players likely to determine the results.
Recently, LPL fans have identified the top 5 performers from the Swiss rounds of the 2023 World Championship. The selected players include Bin (Top Lane) - Kanavi (Jungle) - Knight (Mid Lane) - GALA (ADC) - Keria (Support). Notably, Keria is the only Korean player on the list. This lineup has sparked numerous criticisms from international fans, especially targeting the four primary damage roles within the team.
Arguments suggest that, except for Keria, the remaining four players either haven't performed at their peak or have shown subpar performances compared to their teammates or opponents. For instance, Bin's performance was described as 'ineffective' in the match against T1. Meanwhile, Kanavi's display could be deemed a 'disaster' in the match against Team BDS until JDG rallied and secured a win. Some even argue that, specifically for the Swiss rounds, Oner/Peanut might have been more deserving than Kanavi.
Among these four roles, GALA receives the most conflicting opinions. This is because the former RNG star has put in genuine efforts, especially in matches where LNG lost to JDG or LNG defeated KT Rolster. Some fans even bluntly question: 'Doesn't the LPL feel ashamed to make such choices?'
In reality, except for Keria and GALA, the other players have yet to show truly impressive performances in the Swiss rounds. Of course, they still have a journey ahead to prove themselves. However, it's clear that the LPL fans' seeming 'bias' towards these stars isn't entirely justified, and the matter continues to be a subject of debate within the international League of Legends community.
