The official Twitter account of NOM Esports announced the benching of Czech player Michael "Elysium" Prošek. This decision raises many questions as the club is currently participating in VALORANT Challengers 2024 East: Surge Split 1.

Last year, Elysium, along with NOM Esports, failed in both appearances at VALORANT Challengers 2023 East: Surge Split 1 and Split 2. With the beginning of the new season VALORANT Challengers 2024 East: Surge Split 1, the team has played four matches, three of which were lost. The player's decision to step down is attributed to his recent decline in performance. Therefore, he has decided to focus on other things and take a break from the Valorant scene.

Yeah, I played really poorly, so there's no need to worry; the guys will step up now anyway, and I'll be able to start focusing on the necessary things. I'm very grateful to everyone in the team; all the boys are crazy good as players and even more so as friends. I'm glad they're my teammates!

 

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Thus, the Israeli team NOM Esports finds itself without its fifth player in the midst of the tournament, and a replacement has not yet been announced. The team may face disqualification from the tournament due to a lack of players.

NOM Esports next match is scheduled for tomorrow, where they will battle against the competition favorites, Diamant Esports.