While i don't think he is a top GT rider, if his recovery is as bad as you say how do you explain this the day after his second stage win from the break?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CU8WdoGcOpc#t=1394
And he still had more to give but Valverve rushed himself to go on the attack so soon, perico delgado said it.
He has also been constantly improving and if he takes another step like the he did on the last 2 seasons he could certainly fight for the top 5 at the tour as he already is good enough to top 10 at the moment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CU8WdoGcOpc#t=1394
And he still had more to give but Valverve rushed himself to go on the attack so soon, perico delgado said it.
He has also been constantly improving and if he takes another step like the he did on the last 2 seasons he could certainly fight for the top 5 at the tour as he already is good enough to top 10 at the moment.