Juan Ayuso discussion thread

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Stage 10 exposed UAE to the fullest, Ayuso pulled, Almeida after on his own, while his teammate winning the stage. UAE never came to this race with the intention to fully support Almeida and they wanted to use Ayuso as a scapegoat for it. It's on them now, Ayuso done.
I respect your opinion, my opinion is Juan Ayuso is a talented, spoiled, crybaby, sore loser. I hope he switches teams and we never hear from him again, gets a job at a car wash or mini golf course in Madrid, working nights and weekends.
 
@Unchained

FYI Ayuso is pulling for Almeida.
What if.. Just a thought, what if part of being a great grand tour rider, gaining respect from fans and teammates is acting and talking like Roglic, Vingegaard or Pogacar as examples.
. Can you imagine any of the 3 giving an immediate press conference to contradict their team boss? I can't imagine that scenario.
So I don't know if maturity and composure are character traits of GT champions but maybe...
 
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I see if Vine is selfish then they are in the true if Ayuso is selfish then he is worst. Even today?
All this is a self inflicted wound. Ayuso after a night's sleep and careful thought (?) Decided to hold an organized interview accusing his team and management of malice. Not an interview where you are tired, sweaty, someone jams a microphone in your face. The things he said were damaging, to him obviously, but to anyone else? Don't know, time will tell. I think you bring up many good points that deserve expansion.. Did Vine, Almeida, Soler do or say anything to distract from the 2 UAE objectives? No. GC stability, Vine with impressive win, maintains specialty jersey , so UAE gets exposure for stage win, a climbers jersey. That's the opposite of selfish or self absorbed.
What did Ayuso do to help himself or the team? I have already repeated my opinion a few different ways. In my opinion Juan Ayuso should go home today, him being at the race, is a net negative for the team and overall objectives. There is no upside for Ayuso to remain.
 
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I am honestly baffled by the amount of people siding with that self absorbed narcissistic ***. [deleted]

He is good enough to completely dominate a stage from a break and not able to work for the team on climbs at all? Sure…

And its not an episode but the absolute standard for him. As Bruyneel would, I would send him home as well. And goodbye at UAE.
 
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Signing a contract extension last year was a mistake. Going to Movistar would be the obvious solution. Another option would be Ineos, but rumours in the media say it will probably be Lidl-Trek.

We'll have to wait and see. He's still a big talent, but needs to find a team where he feels at home and start with a clean slate.
 


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Seems to me the lad suffers from delusions of grandeur and can't accept any role but leader. He's a huge talent, mind you, but not the biggest fish in the pond. His will and opinion of himself are in conflict with team agendas, which apparently is unacceptable to him. On the other hand, I can imagine trying to assert himself at UAE, with Gianetti and Maxtin naturally totally behind Pogacar, and with Almeida methodically pulling his weight whenever called upon, has tormented Ayuso to the point of loathing his cage. It's what happens when there are too many roosters in the chicken coop.
 

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