JL: “I’m ready to return” — Natus Vincere substitute hints at comeback

Justinas jL Lekavicius, the substitute player for Natus Vincere, has announced that he is ready to return to the professional CS2 scene. According to him, the desire to come back emerged after watching the matches of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, where he attended the event as a regular spectator for the first time.

Lekavicius admitted that the experience reignited his competitive fire:

“I’m ready to return. Watching the Major lit that spark inside me again. I got to experience the tournament as a viewer. I came as a fan and felt that energy. I miss the game a lot.”

JL stepped back into inactivity in July 2025 due to personal reasons. His spot in NAVI’s starting lineup was taken by Drin Makazze Shakiri, who had previously played for the club’s youth roster.

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According to Lekavicius, he already has several offers for the next season. It’s still unclear where he will continue his career in 2026, but one thing is certain — jL is ready to fight for trophies again.