One more Joxean Fernández ‘Matxín’ answered the call World of sports. It should be noted that whenever MD contacted him we met with a response, which these days is appreciated. This past Sunday the Tadej Pogacar’s presence at the 2014 Giro d’Italia, MD again contacted the director of Basauri. We asked you some questions and here are the answers.
Can you definitely confirm the presence of Pogacar in the 2024 Giro d’Italia?
Yes, I confirm 100% Tadej Pogacar is in the Giro d’Italia.
Several rumors have been heard throughout the year about Tadej’s presence in the ‘Corsa Rosa’ next year, but when did you give the OK for the ‘Pogi’ to run?
We have talked for a long time that this is a year that we have to do this, we consider that this year the Giro is a right decision and we made the decision a long time ago and I think we will look for new expectations , try to achieve new achievements and a new calendar and races for its motivation and for everyone.
The characteristics of the next Giro d’Italia route certainly helped in making the decision.
The tour adjusts well to your needs. I think Tadej is so versatile that he can win any of the races he competes in, from the most specialized races like the Tour of Flanders to a pure mountain race or a sprint with many runners, and he can start the year and end it by winning it. All the races are amazing, but yes, the Giro suits what I think suits Tadej.
Is Tadej excited to make his Giro debut?
Yes, he’s especially excited to compete in the Giro because it’s something we talked about the first year. After running the Vuelta we talked about running the Giro, but at that moment I thought he was qualified to do the Tour de France and he did it because we saw he had the ability.
His presence at the Giro will affect Tadej’s racing program and he will need a good team around him.
Obviously he will have a super competitive team, we have riders of unquestionable quality and I have no doubt he will have one of the best teams around
There are those who see his presence at the Giro as an escape from the dominance of Jonas Vingegaard’s last two years at the Tour.
I respect all opinions and it is clear that Vingegaard, like everyone else, is a very tough rival, we have seen it in the last two Tours de France.
Giro, talk of doubling the Tour, and the Vuelta?
It’s complicated, never impossible, but complicated.
And there will be a prize of the Paris Olympic Games.
It is a goal, but it is a decision that is not mine, but it is more than likely that I will make them. He is running with the national team, but it is something we are thinking about so that he can get to the event well.
Source: La Verdad
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