One of Italy's biggest hopes for an overall win at the Giro d'Italia, Giulio Ciccone's quest for the Maglia Rosa is now in doubt after a positive covid test less than two weeks before the race begins.
“Giulio Ciccone’s participation at the Giro is now on standby, to be decided after evaluating his recovery and obtaining a negative Covid test. A final decision will be taken in the final days before the start of the race,” the 28-year-old's team Trek - Segafredo have announced in an official statement much to the disappointment of the Italian fans.
Ciccone himself took to Instagram to express his own disappointment at the news. “It’s a heavy news: positive for a third time," he captions a post to his official account. “I only have minor symptoms but it's a big blow to my morale. I can only accept it and see if I recover for the Giro.”
Having shown some good racing legs in recent months, Ciccone looked set to pose a genuine threat at the Giro d'Italia of at least being the highest Italian in the general classification. A three-time Giro stage winner, Ciccone has had top 10 finishes at La Fleche Wallone the Volta a Catalunya, Tirreno-Adriatico and the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana so far in 2023.
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