Due to "multiple" cases of COVID-19, Riot has rescheduled Fnatic's VCT EMEA match

The VALORANT match between Fnatic and KOI in VCT EMEA was postponed by Riot Games after several players in the Fnatic camp tested positive for COVID-19. Instead, the only series of the European league today will be between Giants and FUT Esports, which will begin at 11 am CT. Fans who purchased tickets for today’s game may still show up, but they will also have the chance to get their money back in the near future.

Riot issued a statement on April 20 saying, “We wish the Fnatic players a speedy recovery and apologize to fans for the inconvenience caused by the change in schedule.” If you need more information about Due to “multiple” cases of COVID-19, Riot has rescheduled Fnatic’s VCT EMEA match, then read carefully and don’t forget to share with your friends.

Due to “multiple” cases of COVID-19, Riot has rescheduled Fnatic’s VCT EMEA match:

Riot has announced that there will only be one European match on April 20 (today): Giants versus FUT Esports at 11 AM CT. Fnatic was scheduled to play KOI in that game. According to a tweet, the Fnatic match’s new start time will be announced soon.

Prior to the match against KOI, Fnatic withheld the names of the players who tested positive for COVID-19, but professional duelist Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev hinted on Twitter that he and Leo Janesson are the ones who are. He announced, “COVID 2:0 Derke and Leo.” Riot Games’ update has confirmed that Fnatic has experienced numerous COVID-19-positive cases. It made more sense to reschedule the match because several players were sick and unable to attend the LAN event.

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Which players have tested positive for COVID-19 is unknown according to Fnatic. However, one player, Duelist Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev, did send out a tweet that all but confirmed that Leo Janesson and he are COVID-positive players.

After winning the first four games against Giants, BBL Esports, Team Heretics, and Team Liquid, Fnatic is currently in the lead in the VCT EMEA. They are the only unbeaten team in Europe’s top league, VALORANT, and they have only lost one map thus far in a series against BBL. On the other hand, with a 1-3 record, KOI is among the league’s worst teams.

Today, Fnatic expressed their gratitude to Riot for their consideration and cooperation in this matter. “We’ll release more information as it becomes available, including an updated schedule. Unfortunately, the London watch party scheduled for today has been canceled. At this point, no one is certain when this match will be played because the players still need to recover. The league is also prevented from rushing the situation by Riot’s health protocols.

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