After the qualifying rounds, the groupings for the group stage were clarified.
Group A: EDG, SKT, AHQ, C9.
Group B: LZ, IMT, GAM, FNC.
Group C: G2, SSG, RNG, FB.
Group D, FW, MSF, TSM, WE.
Generally speaking, among the three teams in the LPL, except for EDG, it is not difficult for the other two teams to advance to the quarterfinals, and they may even compete for the first place in the group.
EDG is not as bad as fans imagined. Except for SKT, the threats to them from the other two teams are not that high.
It's not like AHQ has never played against them before, and they often beat them randomly.
As long as C9 doesn't suddenly explode, EDG's qualifying shouldn't be a big problem.
After the group drawing is over, it’s time to wait for the group stage to begin.
All teams have three days to make adjustments, and these three days are very critical.
What is the home field advantage of the LPL? That's the support team!
During these three days, the three participating teams can invite any LPL team for training!
The brothers put aside their differences and only wanted to win a championship trophy for the LPL.
Even if they cannot attend the game in person, they are still willing to silently contribute to the LPL behind the scenes.
After finishing the training match with the Snakes, everyone entered the chat channel to chat.
Brother Holy Spear: "Sorry, brother, my strength is limited, so I may not be able to help you much."
Zhuang Tian: "You're talking about this? You're all seduce! Thank you very much for coming to train with us."
Factory Director: "Hey? I didn't expect that the young master with a bad mouth can have a good day? It's rare!"
Zhuang Tian: "Oh, it's about the situation. You have to say it. But I want to say something from the bottom of my heart. If I am lucky enough to win the FMVP in this World Championship, I will put the trophy next to Brother Crystal's flowerpot for two days. , a brief expression of my feelings.”
Brother Crystal: "Go away! Hypocritical benevolence and righteousness."
Everyone in the chat channel laughed until their stomach hurt.
At this time, Zi Zi suddenly asked: "Hey? What's the date of your game?"
Zhuang Tian: "The last scene of the first day."
Posture: "Who is the opponent?"
Zhuang Tian: "AHQ."
Posture: "Are you confident? Don't you guys play training matches with them all the time? Can you get points from them?"
Zhuang Tian: "How do I know this? You have to ask the factory director."
The factory director was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to answer.
Training requires training, and opponents must also be analyzed.
EDG's coaching staff should be the busiest these days.
After coming out of the group stage, they began to target accurately.
SKT is undoubtedly the most important research object. The hero pool at each position, laning habits, equipment production ideas, and support timing, etc. all become a series of cold data on the paper.
Today, what Abu wants to analyze for everyone is AHQ.
Abu stood in the middle of the field, raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and then delivered a speech.
After this period of understanding, Zhuang Tian also knew that when Abu started to stage the scene, the scene had to become serious.
He unconsciously sat up straight and listened.
"AHQ is our old rival. Apart from Zhuang Tian, Xiao Zhao should also have fought against them, right?"
IBOY nodded.
"But!" Abu's voice suddenly increased, startling everyone.
"Even if it's an old rival, even if we have a good chance of defeating them, I still want you to maintain a sense of awe! Win the first victory steadily!"
Abu is scared
What was the situation with EDG last year?
The group stage grouping is similar to this year's WE, with almost everyone in the group winning. It is rumored that EDG is guaranteed to advance to the top of the group and will be admitted to the semi-finals!
Not only the fans think so, but the entire EDG team also thinks so!
The moment they were divided into groups by drawing lots, they laughed crookedly as they commented.
The results of it? I almost didn't make it out of the group stage and went home!
There is one thing to say, poor strength is indeed one aspect, but what affected the poor record at that time was the decision of the management!
They instilled a concept into the players in the first game: hide your trump card! No need to take it too seriously, you can even add some water when appropriate!
How arrogant
At that time, EDG felt that there was no reason why they couldn't qualify after the draw. The teams in the same group were all younger brothers, and they could beat them all with closed eyes!
As a result, I was forced to put myself in the awkward position of having to rely on other people's looks to advance to the top eight.
After learning from the pain, EDG has changed!
The lion fights the rabbit with all his strength, why can EDG be so showy?
What's more, there is SKT in this year's group who is eyeing them.
"This is their data chart for each position in this summer split. You all need to take a look at the basic situation of your opponents and be mentally prepared."
To be honest, AHQ's data chart is really nothing special, but everyone still didn't dare to disobey Abramovich, and stared at their opponents in the same position and fell into thinking.
Abu was very satisfied with the expressions on the faces of the players. The intention of the beating had been achieved, and the rest could only be experienced by themselves.
"Okay, let's go to training. Zhuang Tian, please stay for a while."
Turn on the stove again?
Zhuang Tian did not resist Abu's attempts to open a small stove for him, because every time he opened a small stove for himself, he could reveal some cruel information, which was quite rewarding.
This time is no exception.
After everyone left, Abra pulled up a chair and sat next to Zhuang Tian. He wanted to reach out and hook Zhuang Tian's shoulders to have a brotherly chat, but found that his height seemed a bit insufficient, making the scene slightly embarrassing.
Zhuang Tian opened his mouth at the right moment to ease the embarrassment: "Brother Bu, given our relationship, why are you so pretentious? Say whatever you want! I promise you everything!"
Abu smiled happily: "Why did you say that I let you go to the battlefield and die? In fact, it's not that serious. Do you know how our EDG lost last year?"
Zhuang Tian: "Last year? Didn't they lose to the Tigers?"
Abramovich waved his hand: "That's not what I meant. To tell you the truth, losing to the Tigers was something I expected. I was very happy to reach the quarterfinals last year!"
Hearing this, Zhuang Tian couldn't help but widen his eyes.
This Abramovich, who has always talked about winning the championship, this man who always pumps his blood every day, is so sober?
Do you know how to catch it yourself? That's not stupid either.
Abramovich sighed, lowered his voice and said: "Actually, in last year's World Championship, I had very high demands on our team. I thought we would be able to at least reach the finals, and maybe even win the championship in one fell swoop!"
"When the group stage draw came out, our whole team was ready to open the champagne. Isn't this the first place in the group? Two Muggle teams plus a wild card, why should they compete with me, EDG?"
"To be honest, I was a little distracted that year. I asked them to be as reserved as possible in the group stage and put Baodu in the knockout rounds later."
"After the first round, you know that I was completely stunned! This group of people is not as strong as I thought!"
"Do you know what the problem is?"
Zhuang Tian shook his head.
Abu looked around, moved closer and said, "Because every one of them is paddling! Including the factory director, they are all paddling!"
When he heard this, Zhuang Tian couldn't believe it.
He couldn't even believe that these words would come out of Abu's mouth!
Seeing Zhuang Tian's surprised expression, Abu continued with a wry smile: "It's hard to believe, isn't it? I didn't believe it at first. Later, I stayed up all night studying the games we lost. In fact, the strength of our players absolutely crushed them. It’s just that every time the fight reaches the late stage, or mid-term, it starts to cease fire. It’s very weird!”
“My coaching staff and I analyzed it frame by frame, and we came to a horrifying conclusion!”
"We finally understand what the netizens said. Civil War Fantasy God!"
"They were really right! Indeed!"
Zhuang Tian couldn't help but ask: "Then you scold them! Are you not scolding them?"
Abu smiled bitterly and replied: "Well, actually, that Bible is the harshest thing I have ever said. Everyone has their own characteristics, and my harshest way is like that. If you ask me to scold you more harshly, I won't do it." ah!"
This is quite true.
If you ask a person who can't even speak without breathing heavily to scold others, it would be a bit difficult for him.
"But you are different! Xiaozhuang! I trust you very much! I have observed you for a whole season, and you are not the kind of person who does not seek merit but seeks no faults! In this World Championship, I have a hunch that the factory director and others will still get sick. so."
Zhuang Tian: "So you want me to be that evil person again, giving injections to the factory director and others whenever they start to get sick on the field? If it doesn't work, then do an operation?"
"That's right! Only you can do it! As long as you do it, you will be our EDG's savior!"
Zhuang Tian smiled: "I don't dare to be the savior, but I played the role of the great villain of the canyon in my true colors!"
"Don't worry, Brother Bu! As long as anyone dares to paddle, I will whip him hard!"
Abu nodded with satisfaction: "However, I have one more request for you."
"What else? Don't go too far! You haven't taken me to the spa you promised me last time!"
Abu: "Don't talk about spa. As long as you can lead EDG to win the game, I will introduce my sister to you!"
This time it was Zhuang Tian's turn to be shocked: "You have a sister?!"
Abu: "Twins."
Zhuang Tian straightened his collar and said solemnly: "As a professional player, I have always adhered to a creed. If the manager tells me to go east, I will go east. If the manager tells me to go west, I will not go north! Don't say that I am a If you ask for it, even if it’s ten! One hundred! Then I have no complaints! Please give instructions! Brother-in-law!”
Abu smiled, very happily.
“Actually, it’s not an excessive request.”
"On the first day of the game, my request to them is to go all out, and my request to you is... to retain as much strength as possible! Don't use the unique heroes in your own hero pool! Create a little illusion for the opponent. You understand What do I mean?"
"AHQ is just the appetizer, our real opponent is SKT!"
Zhuang Tian nodded heavily: "Understood! Uncle!"
"Okay, let's go out and train."
Looking at Zhuang Tian's leaving figure, Abu smiled knowingly and thought to himself: Actually, this kid is quite cute sometimes.
Zhuang Tian, who had just left the room, suddenly felt a chill on his back and speeded up his pace unconsciously.
(End of chapter)
