On Thursday it became known that Natus Vincere in-game leader Kirill “Boombl4” Mikhailov received a positive test result for coronavirus after arriving in Katowice. Therefore, he will not be able to appear in the competition arena. However, Boombl4 noted that he feels well and will take part in the group stage matches from his hotel room. During the play-in, Rafael “exit” was forced to do the same. Lacerda from MIBR.
If Natus Vincere make it to the playoffs, Boombl4 will be able to take part in further matches along with the entire team. The rules currently in force in Poland require those who test positive for coronavirus to isolate themselves for seven days, which should be enough time for them to recover.
At the same time, it is worth considering that during the playoffs, participating in the match remotely is not allowed in any case due to ESL security protocols. Tournament organizers attribute this to “significant differences in the way the competition is conducted (including the presence of spectators, their loud shouts, the presence of an audio system on stage, etc.).” If necessary, the team from the CIS will be allowed to make a substitution. NAVI indicated Daniil “headr1ck” as a potential replacement player. Valitova from the youth team.
