Now (March 6th), a new update has been posted and thankfully, it's slightly positive, with the Kazakh youngster, son of former Olympic gold medallist
Alexander Vinokourov, having undergone successful surgery. "XDS Astana Development Team rider Alexandr Vinokurov jr. underwent surgery on his right femoral neck. The surgery was successful, and the fracture has been well stabilized," the update reads. "Additionally, further examinations will be conducted on the cervical spine to assess the crack in the seventh cervical vertebra. The team wishes Alexandr a speedy recovery and a strong return to racing."