Virtus.pro will be without their young rifler Timur “FL4MUS” Marev for the IEM Katowice playoffs due to visa complications.
In a post on Telegram, FL4MUS confirmed that his visa has expired, forcing him to miss the final stage of the prestigious tournament in Poland.
This leaves Virtus.pro without their recent off-season signing as they prepare for their crucial quarterfinal matchup against Spirit on Friday.
Neither FL4MUS nor Virtus.pro have confirmed who will step in as his replacement. However, HLTV has reported that Nikolay “mir” Bityukov is listed as the team’s substitute for the event.
Virtus.pro will now have to adjust quickly as they take on defending IEM Katowice champions Spirit in the quarterfinals.
IEM Katowice 2025 Playoff Schedule
Friday, February 7
- 15:45 – The MongolZ vs Eternal Fire
- 19:00 – Virtus.pro vs Spirit
Saturday, February 8
Sunday, February 9
- 17:00 – Grand Final
