If Wellens is tired on Saturday resulting in him not being able to do his crucial job for Pog, UAE should look at themselves. Why is he riding Denain tomorrow too with MSR 2 days later? Are they so obsesses with their UCI points?
Because Wellens is a good rider that should have some opporuntities of his own as well?
These are the type of races he can achieve results in and score points in. Also be a guide to riders like Morgado and so on in these races. He is probably a better helper being able to have races where he has freedom as well. Just like any person you need challenges and opportunities to perform your duties. Also those you dont find as fun, but you do them anyway because it is expected of you.
If he doesnt have his best day on Saturday? So be it. Anything could be a factor. Cant control or plan for everything. Maybe someone else on the team has an opportunity to step up and show themselves, if thats the case.
Just my two cents.