Frida Karlsson was far from her level on Saturday.
Frida Karlsson is uncertain about the Tour de Ski. PASI LEISMA
Frida Karlsson participation in the Tour de Ski starting at the turn of the year is uncertain.
On Saturday, Karlsson was only fourteenth in the Trondheim World Cup combined competition. Farewell to the winner, normally with Karlsson in the lead to Ebba Andersson came in 1.50.8.
– I don’t know if I can ski the whole Tour de Ski with this body, Karlsson commented to Aftonbladet.
The Swedish star is the reigning Tour winner. He contracted the coronavirus in November after the World Cup in Ruka.
Karlsson’s coach Per Nilsson knows that his protégé may need a longer break or a layoff between the Tour.
– It’s hard to refuse a tour, but you have to think about the season as a whole. Frida does not want such investments. He feels that he is not in full health, Nilsson formulated.
Fis announced on Sunday morning that Karlsson will not participate in the 10 km traditional race. He will be replaced Johanna Hagström.
After the World Cup, Karlsson will head to Sweden anyway to train. The Tour de Ski starts on December 30.