João Almeida's withdrawal from the Vuelta a España due to COVID-19 is a significant blow for UAE Team Emirates, impacting their Grand Tour aspirations.
Dr. Adrian Rotunno stated, 'João reported feeling unwell during stage 8 of La Vuelta' and after a positive PCR test, it was decided to withdraw him.
Almeida's exit marks a setback for UAE Team Emirates, which began the Vuelta strong but has seen its ambitions hampered by COVID-19 and injuries.
His previous withdrawal from the 2022 Giro d'Italia echoes the challenges that COVID-19 poses to athletes' performance in major competitions.
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