Jakob "Pimp" Winneche, a well-known analyst in the Counter-Strike 2 scene, reacted to the announcement that Martin "stavn" Lund has left Astralis. Winneche expressed support for the Danish player and voiced optimism about his future return to competitive play, posting his thoughts on social media.
In his message, Winneche stressed that stavn remains an incredibly talented player. He noted that the Danish Counter-Strike scene is going through one of its toughest periods, but expressed confidence that a fully recovered stavn could play a meaningful role in helping it recover.
Winneche concluded by wishing Lund all the best and specifically hoped for a strong comeback in 2026, emphasizing his belief in stavn's ability to return to top form.
The departure of stavn from Astralis was made public on January 7. The announcement was accompanied by a lengthy post from Lund in which he revealed he had been deeply affected by the suicide of his older brother. In that message, he also said that he now feels more confident than before, signaling a step forward in his personal recovery.