Tadej Pogacar chances of being fit for World Championships described as 'not realistic'
Tadej Pogacar is out of hospital following his race-ending crash at the Vuelta a Espana, but his chances of being fit for this month's World Championships have been described as “not realistic”. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider underwent surgery on his broken collarbone on Monday following his crash during Saturday's Stage 8, which also left him with a concussion and various cuts and bruises. The…
Tadej Pogacar's chances of being fit for the World Championships this month have been described as "not realistic" by medical experts. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider underwent successful surgery on his broken collarbone following a crash during Stage 8 of the Vuelta a Espana. Pogacar, who also sustained a concussion and various cuts and bruises, is currently recovering at the university hospital of Dexeus in Barcelona.
His partner, Urska Zigart, shared images of him in a sling on Instagram, alongside friend and team masseur Ziga Jerman. While his release from the hospital is a positive sign, there is still uncertainty about his recovery timeline and plans for the remainder of the season. Pogacar's planned participation in the Road World Championships, European Championships, and Il Lombardia races were all put on hold due to his injury.
Slovenian national team doctor Kristof Knap emphasized that it is "not realistic" for Pogacar to be fit for the World Championships, highlighting the importance of full rehabilitation and avoiding any further consequences.
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