Lazkano I don’t get either, but since we haven’t seen him anymore something must be seriously wrong.
Pithie said he pushed his best numbers during altitude camps before MSR
Van Gils has been sick a lot and will get operated to prevent that for next season
If he stays on the bike, and is able to improve his training it'll work out. In a different interview it was also already mentioned he'll definitely ride the TDF. The Giro purely depends on the route.
He should try a lot of new things in my opinion. Another season of focusing on Ardennes, TDF, WC/Lombardia is going to be so boring. Just ride a lot of things casually, have a bit of fun in your schedule. Just like Pogacar does basically.