The defeat of Bilibili Gaming against T1 seems to prolong the crisis period for a team that is seen as the new hope of the LPL, since the decline of Royal Never Give Up and Edward Gaming. But until now, this powerful and heavily invested squad still has no international titles. In fact, during crucial stages, they have almost always lost to LCK teams. The last victory of BLG was against T1 at MSI 2024. However, right after that, in a tournament considered to be LPL’s stronghold, BLG lost to Gen.G with a crushing score.
Witnessing BLG’s defeat once again in a tournament where they were also highly rated, LPL fans may have reached their limit of tolerance. On many forums, several LPL fans have even made sharp sarcastic remarks about the MSI 2024 runners-up. However, new changes have been mentioned more frequently, with many suggesting that BLG should bring SofM into the coaching staff. In fact, according to many arguments, SofM could improve the quality of the jungle position with high-risk, high-reward picks just like the “Vietnamese God of the Jungle” in his playing days.
– Bring SofM back, or Mafa, or Homme. Anyone is fine, but please choose one of the three.
– Can’t SofM come and become a coach? Can’t he play in the Legend Cup in September?
– The best way for your team to strengthen is to invite SofM. He simply fits BLG. Your jungle player will also play more explosively if trained by SofM.
In reality, recruiting SofM at this time is quite difficult. The issue is not only about expertise but, more importantly, it involves SofM’s own desires and future plans. Currently in VCS, he is a co-owner and coach of Vikings Esports. And perhaps SofM himself does not intend to coach two teams at once, especially when one of the teams carries the burden of being a championship contender in every international tournament it participates in.