JOAO ALMEIDA is definitely one of the contenders for the title on this Vuelta. Portuguese, given from his injury to Tour de Franceattacked in the final of this 7th stage and once again made a good impression, while his teammate Juan Ayuso was offered the victory since the breakaway, signing a new success for UAE Team Emirates XRG. “I asked Marc to ride a little, to try something, but I thought that the ascent would be a little harder, to be honest. But hey, that's how it is”explained Almeida After arrival. “I tried, maybe there was an opening for someone, but in the end they did not want to collaborate either. Finally here, one day less.”
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“Juan Ayuso? He really deserves it”
Asked about the passivity of Awesomewho did not want to relay with him after his attack, Almeida replied: “He didn't really have to do it, so I understand. But hey, it's like that. I think he doesn't often take over, right?” he said laughing.
The Portuguese did not fail to congratulate his teammate either Ayuso For his victory, the third consecutive of UAE Team Emirates XRG After the team time trial and the success of Jay Vine THURSDAY. “He is a big runner, with a huge class and an incredible force. He really deserves it. It was ups and downs for him, but it is a difficult course. So yes, he deserves this victory. Congratulations to him, and also to the whole team, who was exceptional today”the conclusion Almeida.
