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Blanco said:
SafeBet said:
Blanco said:
He could've pulled a little for Fuglsang today on that last climb, poor team spirit from Aru
Total nonsense. Making Froome work was the only thing to do, and ultimately proved as a very sensible choice.
I don't know... Agree that making Froome work was the crucial thing, but if Aru pulled couple of times I think it would made greater benefit than harm. But the thing that bothers me with Aru is that he's not a team player, he would never sacrifice for a teammate, he proved that with Landa in 2015. Astana looks good for the Tour, with Fuglsang and Aru they have 2 good options, but if Fuglsang emerges as the stronger I'm quite sure Aru won't help him. And I'm also quite sure that Fuglsang will help him if the situation is reversed.
I completely disagree
I think Aru rode incredibly loyally, the last 3 days, after it was clear Fuglsang was stronger.
His attacks were clearly designed to make Froome and Porte work, and when Fuglsang attacked, he only ever went to the front, when he could make a clean getaway.... it was kinda like when Valverde works for Quintana, with a slightly egotistical agenda
- and I'm saying all this as a strong Fuglsang supporter and as a dane
I think they worked very well together.
Does anyone know who might be going to the tour otherwise for Astana?
I know Jesper Hansen and Valgren are slotted as Fuglsang helpers.... I'm wondering if Cataldo and Kangert are going, now that the team suddenly has real contenders?