'There are bodies everywhere' - Tadej Pogačar plays down wave of illness within UAE camp at Tour de France
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Key Points:
- Tadej Pogačar downplayed concerns about his UAE Team Emirates-XRG suffering widespread illness during the Tour de France, despite two more teammates, Brandon McNulty and Tim Wellens, struggling with throat issues on stage 18.
- McNulty abandoned the stage due to illness, while Wellens barely made the time cut, adding to earlier stomach problems experienced by Adam Yates.
- Pogačar expressed confidence in the remaining teammates, highlighting strong performances from Felix Grossschartner, Nils Politt, Isaac Del Toro, and a recovering Adam Yates.
- The team is preparing for two challenging mountain stages at Alpe d’Huez, with Pogačar emphasizing a strategy to survive and manage the tough conditions in the third week of the Tour.
- Despite Yates’ slow recovery and difficulty refueling, Pogačar remains optimistic about his teammate’s chances for a strong performance in the upcoming stages.
