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Earlier today, the Frenchmen from Vitality shocked the CS:GO scene when they announced that their experienced Dan “apEX” Madesclaire will take a break from the competitive CS:GO scene, due to personal issues. The renowned captain has been a cornerstone in the rise of Vitality and his absence will therefore be a huge hurdle for the French team.

The temporary in-game leader will be Richard “shox” Papillon, the 28-year old player confirms in a pre-match interview before their match against Evil Geniuses.

Shox interview with BLAST Premier:

Live match: Vitality vs Evil Geniuses

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