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Alpecin-Deceuninck sports director dissatisfied with team's performace in Vuelta a Espana - "It took them a long time to get away, we will try to be there every day"
CyclingThursday, 25 August 2022 at 01:00
The fifth stage of the Vuelta a Espana was a big disappointment for Alpecin-Deceuninck. The team failed to secure any position under the top 10.
There were seventeen riders, but not a single one of them belonged to Alpecin-Deceuninck; Teams sports director is rather disappointed by this "Xandro Meurisse was the designated man for today," Michel Cornelisse told WielerFlits.
He continued, "We had hoped to have someone with us, but I haven't spoken to anyone yet. I don't know if they tried, but I think so. It took them a long time to get away, but it was a good opportunity for some of our riders.”
He remains optimistic for future stages and believes the team will learn from past mistakes. "We are five days into the race. It hasn't been easy for us, with two unsuccessful sprints for Tim Merlier. But that could change. I think there are still opportunities for us. There will also be chances for Tim, who rides very well uphill, and we will try to be there every day. We are not giving up yet and I have faith that it will be good," concluded Cornelisse.
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