In some bitter news for TSM fans looking for the Godslayer to make some heads roll at this year’s Evo, William “Leffen” Hjelte will, sadly, not be able to make it to the event. In a press release on TSM’s website, it has been revealed that while Leffen’s visa application had finally been processed and he had been successfully screened by a US embassy, his previous deportation when he last tried to enter the US meant that his application was subject to additional background checks.

These additional checks could take up to 60 days and unfortunately, Leffen did not receive his letter of approval in time to compete at Evo. While this is incredibly disappointing for Melee fans heading into the weekend, Leffen will be able to attend US tournaments as soon as he does receive his letter of approval. Expect his possible return at Super Smash Con in August, should all the paperwork go through.

Source: Team SoloMid, feature image c/o TSM