Miller's public criticism of tabe sparks heated discussions.

In recent years, the coaching position has consistently been a target for complaints among LPL fans, with many asserting that the primary difference between LPL and LCK is the coaching quality. Nonetheless, several coaches, including AL's tabe, have received commendation from many LPL fans as the top domestic coach. Some fans even attribute AL's multiple competitive matches against LCK to coach tabe's efforts. However, what surprised many LPL fans was the significant decline in tabe's drafting skills in recent times.

For instance, during the key matchup between AL and TES, tabe chose not to prioritize Tarzan's champion picks in the first three selections and instead opted for a mid-lane Ryze alongside Ezreal and Karma. It's worth noting that after MSI and the Oil Cup, soft support has been labeled as a "trap champion," yet tabe still selected a soft support for the team's tempo core, Karma. Subsequently, in the last two picks, AL ended up with a top-lane Graves and a jungle AP Tree. After this draft was revealed, Miller remarked that tabe's drafting was outrageous and predicted that AL would be heavily defeated by TES, which turned out to be quite accurate.

AL's lineup features AP damage from the jungle, mid-lane, and bot lane duo, while the only AD damage comes from the split-pushing Graves. Additionally, AL's composition lacks a proper frontline (as Graves needs to split-push), making it impossible for them to establish vision. Consequently, many LPL fans believe that the primary reason for AL's loss to TES was tabe's bizarre drafting decisions. Coupled with tabe's repeated questionable drafts during MSI and the Oil Cup, many fans have begun to question his status as the top domestic coach.

Coach tabe pressures players after the match.

After AL's loss to TES, their current LPL record stands at an awkward two wins and three losses, indicating that AL can no longer be considered among the top teams in LPL. During the post-match interview, coach tabe exhibited a rare moment of vulnerability. When asked by the host about whether adjustments were needed due to AL's recent poor performance, Saint responded, "AL's current form does have some fluctuations, but the direction of our gameplay and strategies is correct, so there's no need for major changes."

However, tabe contradicted Saint during the interview, stating that AL has many issues and shortcomings that require significant changes. He pointed out severe flaws in the players' early-game discipline and mid-game decision-making. This statement left many LPL fans dissatisfied, as they felt that the main reason for AL's loss to TES was tabe's drafting mistakes, yet tabe seemed to shift the blame onto the players.

The million-dollar worth of Xayah has diminished.

Of course, some fans argue that AL's biggest issue isn't the coaching draft but rather the state of mid-laner Xayah. Ever since Xayah was continuously outperformed by Chovy over five matches, she may have suffered a significant blow to her confidence. Since returning to LPL, Xayah's performance has been erratic, often becoming a liability for the team. Even LPL champion coach Zhu Kai remarked that Xayah is "destroying her own worth." Zhu Kai revealed during a livestream that after MSI, an LPL owner was willing to offer millions to sign Xayah, but following her recent performances, her market value is sure to plummet.

Conclusion

As a once-dominant team in LPL, AL's current struggles can largely be attributed to the fact that their strategies have been thoroughly analyzed. After all, AL can only rely on the jungle and support to carry; if they limit the jungle champion pool during the draft, AL will have no rhythm in the early to mid-game. Some fans even predict that AL will lose four out of five matches against the top LPL teams. AL is about to face IG; do you think AL can win against IG?