Tadej Pogacar has 'successful surgery' after Vuelta crash but season finale remains under threat
The words of warning given after Tadej Pogacar's stunning performance on Stage 4 of the Vuelta a Espana turned out to be sadly prophetic for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. Pogacar had just produced an astonishing solo win in Andorra , with the attack launched 50km from the finish line, which resulted in his overall lead jumping from 9 seconds to 3 minutes 21 seconds. It was the biggest margin of victory…
Tadej Pogacar, the reigning Tour de France champion, suffered a devastating crash during the Vuelta a Espana, leading to surgery and potentially ending his season. The 27-year-old Slovenian was leading the race and on course to win the Vuelta when he hit a small object on the road, losing his balance and crashing heavily in the peloton.
Pogacar sustained a concussion and a broken collarbone, forcing medical staff to delay his surgery due to the concussion. However, on Monday night, UAE Team Emirates announced that Pogacar had "undergone successful surgery on his left clavicle" and will remain in hospital for a few days while he recovers. Despite the setback, Pogacar remains optimistic, with his agent stating that no decision has been made regarding his season, and cross fingers that he can make a full recovery.
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