After MSI and EWC ended, BLG switched its starting jungler from Beichuan to Shadow. Many think this was due to poor performances in international competitions, hence the jungler role was seen as the best position to change. Moreover, since a past jungler switch had previously resulted in a remarkable performance boost, many consider Beichuan the scapegoat for BLG's international losses. On the afternoon of the 5th, BLG's official Weibo account released a statement showing a medical report indicating that Beichuan missed the match due to illness.
The original statement from BLG's official account reads as follows: Beichuan is experiencing neck and shoulder pain, and after a hospital examination, he will not be traveling with the team for several upcoming matches and will focus on treatment. They also emphasized that health is fundamental for players, and they will assist Beichuan in alleviating his professional injuries, hoping for his swift recovery and return to the team for future matches.
Perhaps fearing public skepticism after the announcement, BLG also shared Beichuan's diagnosis report from the hospital, which indicated a mild cervical disc protrusion and damage with fluid accumulation in the shoulder tendons and ligaments.
Lastly, Beichuan himself also reposted BLG's official announcement, stating that he will not be able to join the team for the next few matches but will actively cooperate with treatment to return to the arena as soon as possible.
The club has released the medical report, and the player has spoken out, which should help quell some of the doubts. It is highly likely that Beichuan was already feeling unwell, and after the club recruited Shadow, Beichuan initially trained with the team. As Shadow continued to perform better and the team's condition stabilized, Beichuan could focus on his recovery. Furthermore, since BLG will be playing away games, constantly traveling is not necessary for a player dealing with injuries. An unexpected disappearance without an announcement could lead to controversy, which is why the club decided to inform fans in advance.
Of course, if Shadow continues to perform well and BLG's results improve, the chances of Beichuan returning will decrease. However, if Shadow's honeymoon phase ends and the team encounters some coordination issues, Beichuan might get a chance to play. Regardless, I hope Beichuan takes care of his health and recovers soon. Whether or not he gets another opportunity to play for BLG, I still hope to see him active in competitions in the future!
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