Former World Champion Reveals Serious Health Issues
For professional League of Legends players, the rigorous training, high-intensity competition, and unhealthy lifestyle are nothing new. However, these habits have led many players to suffer from various health problems, ranging from digestive issues to neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. Recently, JackeyLove – the 2018 World Champion – admitted he is facing numerous health challenges.
According to JackeyLove, in addition to the hemorrhoids he admitted to earlier, the former World Champion also has other health issues that he has yet to identify, but certain symptoms have already appeared. JackeyLove shared, “The doctor advised that I can only play one or two matches, then I need to get up and move around a bit. But I can only move a few steps.”
Additionally, the superstar currently playing for Top Esports mentioned that he has complete hearing loss in one ear even when not wearing headphones. Moreover, “The Love Song” assured that he would have to get medical check-ups after the season ends and predicted that new health issues would be discovered.
If Former World Champion JackeyLove Retires, LPL Will Truly Be in Turmoil
After Uzi’s era, it is not an exaggeration to say that JackeyLove is the AD player with the largest fanbase in the LPL. With his handsome appearance and undeniable talent, he helped IG end the Korean League of Legends dominance and brought home the first World Championship title for the LPL region. It can be said that for the LPL, JackeyLove is the “traffic” player and plays a significant role in maintaining the game’s appeal, as well as for the teams he joins.
If a series of injuries forces JackeyLove to retire, it would not only be a loss for professional League of Legends but would also severely impact the LPL. It is not just about finding a superstar AD who can carry the team like “The Love Song”, but also about finding a player who is genuinely a visual spectacle. The problem is that his younger successors like Elk and Hope… have yet to come close to the level of the 2018 World Champion.