Tour de France: UAE Team Emirates Faces Challenges as Alpine Stages Loom
The Tour de France enters its decisive final four stages, with three brutal Alpine stages including double ascents of Alpe d'Huez. Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) holds a comfortable 4-minute 32-second lead over Remco Evenepoel. However, the team faces internal problems: Adam Yates is reportedly ill with gastroenteritis symptoms (vomiting, chills, lost over 26 minutes on stage 17), and Isaac del Toro showed difficulties but managed to rejoin the favorites. There is also uncertainty about Brandon McNulty's condition after a collision with a car during time trial reconnaissance. Team director Matxin confirmed Yates' illness but denied Del Toro is sick. Pogacar's lead appears secure, but team depth concerns could affect support in the mountains.
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