According to the updated information on Weibo, Edward Gaming-Scout's mid lane player was positive for Covid-19, which made him forced to play in the isolation room in the second leg with T1, C9 & FNC. These matches will take place on October 14. With the current health situation, EDG is clearly difficult; Especially in the context that they need at least 2 more victories to make sure to go straight to the next round.

In 2022, although EDG was upset at a time, Scout and Viper carrying the team to Worlds. Scout's backbone is considered to be extremely important in the way EDG's squad operates.