Unpopular opinion: Pogačar may also have caused his own crash, but team has not ruled out World Championship return

Tadej Pogačar remains in a Barcelona hospital after surgery on his collarbone, while speculation continues over whether the Slovenian could return in time for the World Championships.

Some reports suggest he might begin light training on an indoor trainer in about a week. That possibility has not been confirmed and remains speculation.

The discussion has also drawn an unpopular assessment from a Dutch cycling analyst, who argued that Pogačar was partly responsible for his own crash. Fans have reacted negatively to the view, while Pogačar’s team has not ruled out his return to the World Championships.