Giulio Ciccone crashed out of Tre Valli Varesine, touchdown on his again and hip at velocity right through a overdue descent, together with his accidents elevating issues he will be unable to guide Lidl-Trek at Saturday’s Il Lombardia.
Ciccone was once briefly taken to clinic after his crash, with a suspected fracture. Alternatively, a clinical replace from the crew presented some excellent information, blended with fear and warning.
“Ciccone, accompanied by means of crew physician Gaetano Daniele, underwent a total-body CT scan that didn’t display any proof of bone fracture or some other critical damage,” Lidl-Trek mentioned.
“Alternatively, because of the critical contusion suffered, Giulio continues to enjoy critical ache within the pelvic and lumbar space. Additional overview of his situation and a choice on his participation at Il Lombardia might be made within the coming days.”
Ciccone had made Il Lombardia a big end-of-season function. He completed 5th on the race in 2020 and has 5 begins on the Monument to his title.
The Italian has continued a troublesome season after COVID-19 dominated him out of the Giro d’Italia however he inspired on the Excursion de France, going within the assault on 5 phases and securing the distinguished polka-dot jersey because the winner of the mountains festival.
He completed 8th on the Giro dell’Emilia ultimate Saturday after becoming a member of the decisive entrance team.
Groups most often perform a last reconnaissance experience of the Il Lombardia climbs on Thursday and Lidl-Trek are more likely to then make a last resolution on whether or not Ciccone will be capable to experience. Ultimate crew line-ups need to be registered on Friday afternoon.
2019 Il Lombardia winner Bauke Mollema may just step as much as lead Lidl-Trek if Ciccone isn’t at his best possible or not able to race, with Juan Pedro López an alternate.