Following his recent crash at Strade Bianche, Tadej Pogačar's participation in Paris-Roubaix has become uncertain. UAE Team Emirates-XRG manager Mauro Gianetti emphasizes the need to avoid exposing Pogačar to risk, prioritizing a successful Tour de France in 2025. Although Pogačar expressed eagerness to race after a route recon, concerns about his safety emerged post-crash. Gianetti praised Pogačar's courage but warned about potential injuries that could jeopardize his season. He reiterated the importance of caution and the time available for Pogačar to compete in tomorrow's grueling race.
Tadej could have fractured a collarbone and been seriously hurt. He banged his head, but fortunately, he was on the grass. He was full of road rash, but it could have been a lot worse.
A bad crash could jeopardize the Tour de France and maybe even the whole season. I hope that he doesn't do it this year, and I'll tell him once again: there is still time in his career for him to ride Paris-Roubaix.
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