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Pogačar undergoes surgery for broken collarbone
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Pogačar undergoes surgery for broken collarbone

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Tadej Pogačar underwent successful surgery on his broken left collarbone after crashing during the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España.
  • UAE Team said he will remain in hospital for several days before beginning recovery and rehabilitation.
  • The team did not disclose how long he will be sidelined, leaving his participation in the world championships in Canada uncertain.

Tadej Pogačar’s bid to complete a historic collection of three Grand Tour titles has been interrupted by a serious crash at the Vuelta a España. The Slovenian rider underwent successful surgery on his fractured left collarbone after doctors cleared him for the procedure.

UAE Team said the operation went smoothly and that Pogačar would remain in hospital for several days for observation. He is expected to return home afterward and continue his recovery and rehabilitation under the supervision of the team’s medical staff.

Tadej’s surgery on his left collarbone was successful after he received clearance to undergo the procedure.

— UAE TeamThe team announced the outcome of Pogačar’s operation.

The team did not say how long the 27-year-old will need to rest. That leaves uncertainty over his chances of defending his world title at the end of September in Canada.

Pogačar crashed on Saturday during the eighth stage, about 30 kilometres from the finish in Xeraco, Valencia. He had led the race by 3 minutes and 50 seconds after the opening week, but the accident halted his attempt to add the Vuelta title to his Tour de France and Giro d’Italia victories.

The procedure went smoothly and he will remain in hospital for several days for monitoring after the surgery.

— UAE TeamThe team described Pogačar’s immediate post-operative care.
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