GamerLegion player Sebastian 'Tauson' Tauson Lindelof has opened up about his absence from the IEM Beijing qualifier, revealing he's battling reactive arthritis. In a conversation with Dust2.dk, the Danish pro shared details about his medical situation that has kept him out of competition.
The 21-year-old esports athlete disclosed that he has spent four to five days in the hospital dealing with the inflammatory condition. The illness initially manifested in his knee before spreading to his left hand, making it impossible for him to compete at the professional level.
Medical professionals treating Tauson have indicated that recovery could take anywhere from one to three weeks. Despite the setback, the player remains optimistic about his return to action. He's targeting FISSURE Playground 3 in China as his comeback event, which is scheduled to begin in one week.
The timing is particularly challenging for GamerLegion, who had to bring in a substitute for the closed qualifier. Tauson's recent performance showed a 1.01 rating over 24 maps in the past three months, making his absence felt by the team.
Reactive arthritis is an inflammatory condition that can affect joints and other areas of the body, often triggered by an infection. The spread from his knee to his dominant hand has been especially problematic for maintaining the precision and endurance required in professional Counter-Strike competition.
