Pogačar is in a serious condition: He has a concussion, damaged vertebra

After being transported to the hospital, Pogaar underwent detailed medical examinations, and UAE Team Emirates-XRG then announced his medical condition. Momin doctor Adrian Rotunno confirmed that the cyclist is stable and that the doctors found no additional serious injuries or neurological consequences, writes Marca.

After being transported to the hospital, Pogaar underwent detailed medical examinations, and UAE Team Emirates-XRG then announced his medical condition. Momin doctor Adrian Rotunno confirmed that the cyclist is stable and that the doctors found no additional serious injuries or neurological consequences, writes Marca.

“Unfortunately, Tadej fell heavily during today’s stage and was unable to continue the race. He is stable, and after detailed medical treatment, he was diagnosed with a concussion, a displaced fracture of the left clavicle, a stable fracture of the C7 vertebra and multiple scratches,” Rotunno said.

The collarbone operation will not follow immediately. The medical team decided to wait with the procedure in order to further reduce possible risks due to the concussion. Immediately after the fall, the driver tried to continue driving again, but the pain and injury of his left arm did not allow him to do so. For the best cyclist in the world, the race ended at the moment when he was wearing the red shirt intended for the leader in the overall standings.

Pogaar will remain under the supervision of the UAE Team Emirates-XRG medical service during his recovery. The team announced new information after the operation, while his teammates and the entire team sent him messages of support and wished him a speedy return.

Enric Mas crossed the finish line as the winner after a grueling 171-kilometer sprint stage that ended in Xerac. However, he did not wear the t-shirt intended for the leading cyclist at the announcement ceremony. The captain of Movistar decided to hold it in his hands, and after the race he revealed that he made such a decision out of respect for Tadej Pogaron. The stage itself was marked by a large number of falls that made the competition even more difficult.

“I know this is sport and cycling, but he crashed today. I didn’t want to win the red shirt in that way and I think this was the right move to show him respect,” Mas told TNT Sports.