apEX Criticizes Himself After Hong Kong Elimination

Vitality completed their tournament in Hong Kong after losing to MOUZ in the BLAST Rivals Season 2 quarterfinals. Team IGL Dan "apEX" Madesclaire said that their return to the roster after his paternity leave came with difficulties.

apEX said some of the team's problems were expected. He explained that preparation time was short, so they entered the tournament with lower expectations than usual. Believing the team did not show its true potential in Hong Kong, apEX said, "The Vitality we saw wasn't the real Vitality. We need to accept that and get back to our best for the Major."

Vitality came back from behind on Cache but could not turn the map around in overtime. apEX noted that losing both pistols in one match is not something seen in the MR12 format. He also found his own calls very poor, saying it was the worst call he had made in a long time.

apEX said they knew the season would be hard to start, and they accepted that the absences of mezii and himself due to paternity leave left gaps in the roster. He stressed that his priority as IGL is to read the game well again and manage the match properly. He said the team will review its own play and look for new solutions before the Major.