"Just because we sign him, doesn't mean we're gonna have him. He was hurt six games last year, seriously," said Jones, "I remember signing a player for the highest paid at the position in the league and he got knocked out two-thirds of the year, Dak Prescott, so there's a lot of things you can think about, just as the player does when you're thinking about committing and guaranteeing money."
UAE Team Emirates-XRG celebrated Tadej Pogačar’s knockout win on the Hautacam stage but acknowledged the challenges ahead in the remaining 10 days of racing. Despite previous setbacks, including Pogačar's crash and Almeida’s withdrawal, the team's morale improved with news of Pogačar's good health. Nils Politt praised the team's performance and expressed confidence moving forward. He highlighted a strong team dynamic and how crucial it was to maintain momentum against competitor Visma-Lease a Bike.
Geraint Thomas, at 39, showcased remarkable resilience during stage 7 of the Tour de France, staying in the breakaway until nearly 20 kilometers from the finish, despite being the oldest racer.