Fnatic Confirms Derke’s COVID-19 Positive Test, Possible Absence from VCT Masters Reykjavík
Fnatic has officially announced that Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev has tested positive for COVID-19 and might not be able to participate in the upcoming VCT Masters Reykjavík, set to take place later this month.
The team expressed their support for Derke’s fast recovery and assured their commitment to assist him in attending the Masters. Fnatic shared this update on their social media, stating, “We are hoping for a fast recovery and will be doing everything possible to support Derke in attending Masters,” along with a link to their tweet.
Derke’s Positive Test and Travel Restrictions
The news of Derke’s positive test was initially reported by on March 31. Despite some reports suggesting that Derke might not be eligible to attend the tournament due to his illness, there is still a chance that he will be able to compete. If Derke tests negative for COVID-19 in the coming days, he will likely rejoin the VALORANT squad for the event. Derke himself expressed optimism on Reddit, stating, “There’s a big chance I’ll go, just relax and believe guys.”
If Derke is unable to attend the event, Joona “H1ber” Parviainen from KOI will step in as a temporary replacement. Derke assured fans on social media that H1ber would do great in his place, saying, “We also got @H1berrto to stand-in for me in case I don’t make it to Iceland, and I’m sure he will do great! Let’s hope for a quick recovery.”
Fnatic’s Recent Suspension and Investigation
In a separate development, Fnatic recently suspended Andrey “BraveAF” Gorchakov on March 30. The suspension came after accusations of Gorchakov supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine surfaced, prompting the organization to launch an investigation. Gorchakov declined to comment when approached by .
VCT Masters Reykjavík is scheduled to start on April 10 and conclude on April 24.
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