Tadej Pogačar is recovering well, but still faces a long road back

Tadej Pogačar’s season is over. UAE Emirates announced that the Slovenian champion will not return to racing this year, including at the home European Championships around Ljubljana and Šenčur.

The team said Pogačar is recovering well from surgery, but his injuries make an early return too risky. The decision was reached jointly with the rider.

“After surgery, Tadej is progressing well and we are very satisfied with his recovery so far. But because of the combination of injuries, a concussion, a stable fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra and an open fracture of the collarbone, we have jointly decided with Tadej that he will not return to competition this season,” the team’s chief doctor said.

Pogačar’s absence will remove one of the main attractions from the domestic championships. The article also raises the question of whether his withdrawal will affect audience interest. The Slovenian team for the world championships is due to be presented on Thursday.

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After surgery, Tadej is progressing well and we are very satisfied with his recovery so far. But because of the combination of injuries, a concussion, a stable fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra and an open fracture of the collarbone, we have jointly decided with Tadej that he will not return to competition this season.