Tadej Pogacar on potential UAE Tour return, recovering from horror crash and 'special talent' Isaac del Toro

Tadej Pogacar, the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider, is currently in recovery from a serious crash during the Vuelta a Espana. The crash, which occurred on Stage 8 in Valencia, left Pogacar with a broken collarbone, three fractured vertebrae, and a concussion. Despite the severity of the accident, Pogacar has been taking his rehabilitation very seriously, emphasizing the importance of patience and following medical advice.

He has expressed gratitude for the support he has received from his medical team, family, and fans during this challenging time.

Pogacar, who has never before raced in the Vuelta, was looking to complete the Big Three of Grand Tours (Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a Espana) before the season was cut short. Although he was unable to defend his world and European titles due to the crash, Pogacar has managed to secure stage wins in the Tour de Romandie and Tour de Suisse, as well as the Milan-San Remo.

He is now aiming to add the Paris-Roubaix to his impressive list of victories, completing a sweep of the five cycling Monuments. The highlight of the Milan-San Remo was the one-two finish with fellow UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Isaac del Toro. Del Toro's performance in the race has generated excitement about his promising future in cycling.