During the final week of the MPL PH Season 11 regular season, RSG PH made a remarkable comeback after a mid-season slump, securing a commanding 2-0 sweep against Nexplay EVOS.
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In the final week of the Mobile Legends Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) PH Season 11 regular season, RSG Slate Philippines decided to field John Darry “Irrad” Abarquez as the jungler rather than their new addition, John Paul “H2wo” Salonga. This decision was explained by the team’s esteemed coach Brian “Panda” Lim. Coach Panda disclosed that he intends to use both players in the playoffs stage, intending to exhibit different types of RSG PH and put together the most advantageous lineup going ahead, in an effort to address a recurring problem that has beset the team from the start of the season.
During the final week of the MPL PH Season 11 regular season, RSG PH made a remarkable comeback after a mid-season slump, securing a commanding 2-0 sweep against Nexplay EVOS. One of the notable highlights of the series was the switch in jungle players from H2wo to Irrad. Coach Panda explained the reasoning behind this surprising move in a post-match interview.
Coach Panda acknowledged that the team lacked the desired level of aggressiveness in their games, which had been a defining trait of their gameplay in Season 9. He elaborated, “We were really strong in team fights and aggressiveness. It’s like, we were the ones always chasing the enemy and the enemy backing down. That is our game style.” To inject more aggression into the team’s gameplay, Coach Panda believed that Irrad’s playstyle would be more suited to the aggressive approach he wanted to see from RSG PH.
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Coach Panda further explained the contrasting playstyles of Irrad and H2wo. He described Irrad as a very aggressive and self-centered jungler who focuses on farming, while H2wo is a selfless jungler who is willing to sacrifice for the team. Coach Panda emphasized the need for a balance between the two styles, stating, “What I need is a balance between those two.” As a Hall of Legends inductee coach, Coach Panda’s strategic decision to utilize Irrad’s aggression in the playoffs stage of MPL PH Season 11 will be eagerly anticipated by fans.
RSG PH’s last regular season match will be against ECHO on April 16th at 6:30 PM (PHT). With the new lineup featuring Irrad as the jungler, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how RSG PH performs in the playoffs stage of MPL PH Season 11. Coach Panda’s strategic decision to address the team’s gameplay issues and introduce different flavors of RSG PH with a balanced lineup showcases his expertise as a seasoned coach, and RSG PH’s performance in the playoffs stage will undoubtedly be closely watched by the Mobile Legends community.
Coach Panda’s decision to play Irrad instead of H2wo against Nexplay EVOS in MPL PH Season 11 was a strategic move to inject more aggression into RSG PH’s gameplay and address their gameplay issues. With a balance between Irrad’s aggressive playstyle and H2wo’s selflessness, Coach Panda aims to create the most optimal lineup for RSG PH moving forward. As RSG PH faces ECHO in their last regular season match and prepares for the playoffs stage of MPL PH Season 11.
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