“I’m disappointed to have missed out on the stage win but it was a very explosive finish that suited Tadej [Pogacar] more than me. There’s not much more I could do and he deserves his victory. I had no problem at the end. Even though I was alone at some point, I’m not disappointed. It was a difficult stage and I only lose 4’’. I was ready to fight. UAE Team Emirates did a very good job with Brandon McNulty and Mikkel Bjerg, it’s good for them. I hope I’ll have recovered tomorrow. I don’t want to think of the victory yet. There’ll be other difficult days, in the mountains of course but also the time trial…”
