Derke will join Fnatic in Iceland after testing negative for COVID-19
Fnatic fans rejoice!
Fnatic’s star duelist Nikita “Derke” Sirmitevhas announced that he has tested negative for COVID-19 and will join his team in Iceland forMasters Reykjavik 2022.
The London-based organization initially reported on April 1 thatDerke would not be able to travel with the team to Iceland as he was COVID-19 positive. The organization then added KOI player Joona “H1ber” Parviainen as a stand-in, in case Derke was unable to play.
Derke will travel to Iceland to join Fnatic at Masters Reykjavik 2022
The 19-year-old duelist had been experiencing mild symptoms whenhe tested positive for COVID-19 on April 1. Fortunately, he recovered after a week, posting an image of anegative COVID-19 antigen test on Twitter.
The negative result was later confirmed by a more accurate lab test, which cleared him to travel to Iceland to join Fnatic for Masters Reykjavik 2022.
Derke was instrumental to Fnatic’s success duringVCT EMEA Stage 1 Challengers. The team went undefeated in thegroup stagewith a 5-0 record, with Derke earning thesecond-highest ACS of 271.8, behind onlyG2 Esports’Žygimantas “nukkye” Chmieliauskas.
During theplayoffs, Derke was awarded match MVP after Fnatic defeatedM3 Champions(the formerGambit Esports) in the upper bracket semifinals, which qualified the European squad for Masters Reykjavik 2022. He earned an ACS of 314 and a 46/33/10 KDA on Split, which went to an epic 10 overtime rounds.
Fnatic’s Valorant roster for Masters Reykjavik
Fnatic will start theirVCT Stage 1 Masters Reykjavikcampaign in the group stage, where they are set to face Brazilian squad Ninjas in Pyjamas in their opening match.
you’re able to follow the matches on the official ValorantTwitchandYouTubechannels when the tournament kicks off on April 10. For a look at the upcoming match schedule, you can checkhere.
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