Introduction: The S16 season competition has officially begun, and it is believed that the majority of players have been following the recent matches. The playoffs in the LPL region are progressing quite intensely. After IG team lost to AL team, they ended their journey in the first stage ahead of schedule, which was expected by many fans given the significant gap in strength between the two teams. Following the match, the most discussed topic was IG's roster adjustments, especially their top lane plans. Theshy remains IG's primary choice, and the management is actively negotiating. According to industry insiders, IG's budget is quite substantial, making success highly probable.

IG's Latest Top Lane Plan Revealed

It is believed that most players are quite familiar with IG team. As a veteran powerhouse in the LPL region, they have maintained stable popularity and influence over the years, especially after their roster restructuring, which quickly turned them into a super team in the LPL. This season, their funding remains ample, but their overall lineup is rather average, particularly in the bot lane. They originally had better options but chose to sign Photics for reasons unknown. Based on his performance this season, he could be considered one of the weakest AD carries in the LPL, hardly fitting for a top-tier team. It is likely that IG would not have renewed his contract if they had any better alternatives.

The match against AL team held little suspense. Before the game, many predicted AL would sweep IG 3-0. Unexpectedly, IG showed a strong performance in the second game. Early on, Flandre's Jayce was heavily targeted and repeatedly eliminated, while the rookie top laner's Renekton dominated, achieving a godlike 14-1-4 score. Wei's Jarvan IV had a perfect rhythm with a 4-0 record, earning the MVP. Many thought this signaled IG's comeback, but the subsequent games completely fell apart, especially the final one where Rookie was solo-killed by Xiangke just four minutes in, ending in a mere 23 minutes. AL won the series 3-1, eliminating IG from the remainder of the first stage.

After the elimination, fans were relatively satisfied with IG's results, considering only their mid and jungle roles were decent, and reaching this stage was already an achievement. Shortly after their exit, industry insiders revealed IG's top lane plans for the second stage: Theshy remains the top priority, with management in active talks. Additionally, they have scheduled an online trial for Budou, with the rookie top laner as a backup. Notably, IG's budget is very generous, as known since the winter transfer window when they had significant funds but struggled to utilize them effectively, often missing out on good transfer opportunities due to delayed actions.

Honestly, Theshy has been quite active recently, even crossing over to participate in a table tennis event. He has also been traveling in Singapore, actively sharing updates with fans. Currently, the LPL's overall popularity is hard to boost unless top-tier players like him make a comeback. I believe IG is making every effort, especially since Theshy holds shares in the team. If TES could loan JackeyLove to IG and Theshy returns, the team's popularity would reach unprecedented heights, potentially revitalizing the LPL.

Final Thoughts

Who would have thought IG is still in talks with Theshy? Many fans believed that failing to renew his contract during the winter transfer window indicated IG had no hope left. A top-tier player like Theshy doesn't need to compete to sustain himself, having already achieved financial freedom. Hopefully, he returns, especially since Uzi has confirmed his departure, leaving Theshy as perhaps the only one who can revive the LPL's popularity.

What are your thoughts on this, everyone?