The Slovenian phenomenon, after the accident at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, underwent surgery on his wrist: “Thank you all for the support. I hope to see you again as soon as possible”. The Tour is not in question
“Bad things like that can happen. Considering what a crazy fall it was, only breaking my wrist is fortunate.” Thus Tadej Pogacar after the crash that forced him to retire at Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday, then won by Remco Evenepoel.
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The 24-year-old Slovenian from the UAE-Emirates underwent surgery on Sunday afternoon in Genk. “I wish Mikkel Honorè, who crashed harder than me, can have the best recovery. I find it hard to describe how happy I am to have received such support from the team, fans, friends, family, and especially the staff.” of the hospital. I hope to see you all very soon. In the meantime, congratulations on the victory in Evenepoel, our duel must wait… until next time”. Pogacar’s competitive spring, studded with 12 successes including Flanders, Amstel and Freccia Vallone, would have ended in any case. His team principal Mauro Gianetti spoke of “5-6 weeks off for his protégé”. In any case, his participation in the Tour, which starts on July 1st, is not in question.