Tadej Pogačar will miss the rest of the 2026 season after his crash at Vuelta a España, UAE Team Emirates-XRG confirmed on Saturday.
This means he will miss out on defending his titles at the World Championships in Canada, European Championships at home in Slovenia, and Il Lombardia.
“Of course, this isn’t the way I wanted my season to finish. Right now, the most important thing is to recover properly and give my body the time it needs. It has been a season with many special moments and I’m proud of what we achieved together. Now I’ll focus on getting healthy, supporting the guys from home, and coming back next year ready for what’s ahead.”
"After consultation with the team’s medical and performance staff, the decision has been taken to prioritise his recovery and rehabilitation, allowing him the necessary time to return to full health without placing a timeline on his return to competition," read an announcement on the team's website.
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