apEX takes a break

Vitality captain Dan "apEX" Madesclaire has temporarily left the CS:GO competitive scene. The organization published the corresponding press release on Twitter.

apEX will be absent for at least the duration of the current BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2021 tournament. If necessary, his time off will be extended indefinitely.

Vitality will play against Evil Geniuses in Group B at BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2021 today, February 9 7:30 p.m. CET. The losing team will leave the tournament, while the winner will advance to the lower bracket finals.