Legacy confirmed that Andrei "arT" Piovezan will miss ESL Pro League Season 24 in Katowice due to meningitis.
Medical status
- Condition: meningitis (specific type not disclosed)
- Expected sideline: at least 10 days
- Official Legacy statement: "arT is under medical care and in the recovery process and should remain sidelined for at least 10 days."
Stand-in
- Player: Pedro "bobz" Rocha, age 24
- Background: last competed for MIBR Academy in 2024; since worked as assistant coach / analyst for Fluxo and Yawara
- Assignment: full ESL Pro League Season 24 run in Katowice
Timing
The absence comes at a bad moment: Legacy had been on form with a 3rd-place finish at Esports World Cup and a FISSURE Playground 3 title. Legacy thanked supporters and said the team is "following all necessary guidelines to ensure his well-being."
Source: HLTV.org — /news/45582/art-out-of-esl-pro-league-s24-with-meningitis
