In a surprising twist, Astralis’ previously benched player has been summoned to participate in an upcoming tournament in Shanghai. This unforeseen call-up has generated considerable excitement among fans and experts alike, as many are eager to see how this player’s return will impact the team’s dynamics and performance on the international stage.
Astralis star Nicolai ‘device’ Reedtz is out for the rest of the season due to medical reasons. Alexander ‘br0’ Bro, currently benched, will replace him at the Europe RMR and Major if the team qualifies.
In a recent post on X, the Danish AWPer shared that he had to step back from the game after encountering “a recurrence of stress-related health challenges.” This announcement came shortly after the team’s trip to Singapore for the highly anticipated BLAST Premier World Final, underscoring the intense pressures faced by professional players in the competitive gaming landscape.
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device Statement
Despite his medical history, ‘device’ expects to be ready for the 2025 season. His absence is a major setback for the Danish team, which is keen to return to a Major after missing the last three events. Casper ‘cadiaN’ Møller, who is recovering from a broken elbow, will likely take over the AWP role.
This isn’t the first instance where ‘device’ has been unable to participate in events because of health problems. In late 2017, he was out of the lineup for the BLAST Pro Series Copenhagen, ESL Pro League Season 6 Finals, and ECS Season 4 Finals, making his comeback at the Boston Major.
It’s a strange turn in the continuing story regarding ‘br0’, who was taken out of the starting lineup to allow for ‘cadiaN’ to step in. The previous HEROIC captain was submitted for the BLAST Premier Fall Final after the roster submission deadline had passed, following Astralis’s assertion that ‘br0’ was unable to compete at the Danish event.
By taking this action, Astralis might have violated the tournament’s regulations, particularly since ‘br0’s agent publicly stated that his player was “fully healthy and ready to perform.” This caused a stir within the Counter-Strike community and resulted in a demonstration during media day by the captains of the other seven teams participating in the Fall Final.
Astralis is preparing to take on 9 Pandas in their opening match of the Europe RMR B tournament. The Danish team, known for their rich history and skilled roster, enters this competition as the fifth-highest-ranked team, positioned just behind formidable opponents such as G2, Spirit, Eternal Fire, and HEROIC. With high stakes and intense competition ahead, fans are eager to see how Astralis performs against 9 Pandas in this critical matchup.
Astralis Statement
Astralis roster for Shanghai Major will be as follows:
- Martin ‘stavn’ Lund
- Jakob ‘jabbi’ Nygaard
- Victor ‘Staehr’ Staehr
- Casper ‘cadiaN’ Møller
- Alexander ‘br0’ Bro
- Casper ‘ruggah’ Due (coach)
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