Mikel Landa's severe back injury during stage 1 of the Giro d'Italia has drawn widespread concern, as he was a pivotal member of the Soudal-QuickStep team. He had hoped to replicate his past successes but is now sidelined. Former team boss Patrick Lefevere expressed his sorrow over Landa's accident and the impact it has on the team's future plans, especially with Landa's potential absence from the upcoming Tour de France. His injuries, including a fractured lower back vertebra, pose a significant setback for him and the team.
"I am not the most sensitive person on earth, but my heart bleeds when I see Mikel Landa hit the ground so hard," Lefevere stated, expressing his deep concern.
"Gone is the number one leader and leader for our team, but that is the least of my worries. When I saw Mikel in the hospital, it was painful to see his condition."
Landa's crash is a significant setback for Evenepoel's support squad at the Tour de France, as he was expected to play a critical role in upcoming races.
His injuries have wrecked his latest Grand Tour ambitions, highlighting how quickly fortunes can change in professional cycling, especially after an unexpected move to Soudal-QuickStep.
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