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Two of Blacklist International’s iconic coaching talents - Cristoffer "BON CHAN" Ricaplaza and Mark "ESON" Gerardo shall take a break for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Profesional League Philippines (MPL PH) Season 11. This was revealed through the esports organization’s social media handles. BON CHAN is a long-time coach of Blacklist International while ESON is a reliable 6th man and an analyst for the team. The squad is yet to officially reveal its entire roster, with only Johnmar "Ohmyv33nus" Villaluna and Danerie James "Wise" del Rosario being confirmed to be playing for the upcoming season.
The MPL PH Season 11 is set to kick off on 17th February 2023. The event will feature eight franchise teams competing for this season’s championship title and a ticket to the prestigious Mobile Legends Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) 2023.
Blacklist International’s iconic coach and analyst takes a break for MPL PH Season 11
Fans await Blacklist International’s big reveal of the players that will shape its roster for the upcoming MPL PH Season 11, but amidst the anticipation the squad announced that two of its iconic talents will skip the upcoming league season.
BON CHAN introduced the UBE (Ultimate Bonding Experience) strategy that the team is well known for. The tactic involves players sticking together while moving around the map and taking objectives. The strategy also showed the potential of tank junglers and utility supports.
ESON is more than just the team’s substitute player. He also served as the team’s analyst, supporting the team behind the scenes with his knowledge as a seasoned veteran.
In the past few tournaments, Blacklist International has shown a slight decline in its performance. The team had an upsetting run in the M4 World Championship with ECHO PH sweeping the defending champion with a score of 4-0 in the grand finals.
With its talents taking a break, the squad may introduce something new and surprise its fans for the upcoming MPL PH Season 11.
