He was sent to Basle for surgery, which took place yesterday (Wednesday) to repair (brace yourselves) the "meniscus and cruciate ligaments in his right knee".
I can barely comprehend how gutted he must be feeling - not only has he had to leave the Tour, and Frankie: it's yet another chance for the Andy-snipers to have a go at him for something which is so not his fault: his contract runs out at the end of this year: this type of injury is being referred to as "career ending": and on top of all that he has the actual physical pain of the injury to contend with, not to mention what will no doubt be weeks of recovery, followed by weeks of "will he be able to ride again" speculation in the cruel and heartless world of the press and the social media.
I would hope that all cycling fans, no matter what they think about him, would wish him well and hope for a speedy and complete recovery, and certainly here in Schleckland we are sending him virtual hugs and our very best wishes.
I feel badly for him.I hope he makes a good recovery and finds happiness and health wherever the road leads him.I will miss him racing though if it is the end.
ReplyDeleteDitto dustbunny..........heartbroken for him.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a rugby injury! I'm sure he will recover well and will be back to racing. If it's any consolation at least the lovely Jakob is in second place and Frankie is still there...somewhere...Hopefully we will see more of Frankie in the mountains.
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