jL rules out NAVI return after Vitality win
Justinas "jL" Lekavičius has ruled out a return to NAVI, stating that he did not leave the organization with the intention of coming back.
The Team Vitality player made the statement in an interview with the analyst desk following the team's victory over FURIA. He also offered his perspective on NAVI's current performance, noting that the Ukrainian organization appears overly focused on executing perfect Counter-Strike. According to jL, the team plays too statically and seems afraid to make mistakes, suggesting they need to return to basics and enjoy the game again.
Vitality will face MOUZ in the BLAST Open Fall 2026 semifinal on September 5. By eliminating FURIA, the squad has already secured a top-four finish at the tournament, while the upcoming match will determine whether they advance to the grand final.
As a reminder, jL was part of NAVI from July 2025 to July 2026. During his time with the club, he won PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 and competed at the following two Majors. He is currently standing in for Vitality.