I think if VDP and Pog both reach reach the velodrome together,he smokes Pog in a sprint. If Pog manages to get away and stay away Cancellara style,he might win his first Roubaix.
I believe during Vuelta somebody will make an announcement. I believe Ineos wants to keep him. He improves year by year. He might win a Vuelta or Giro soon enough.
Maybe aren't on the back foot,just Ratcliffe telling ol Dave Brailsford he's scaling down the budget for next season : Good luck with them signings,mate.