Blow for Matteo Jorgenson as illness in Visma-Lease a Bike camp leaves him with just three teammates at Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Matteo Jorgenson's preparation for the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes has been severely disrupted by illness in the Visma-Lease a Bike camp, leaving him with only three teammates for the race. Jørgen Nordhagen and Per Strand Hagenes have withdrawn due to illness, joining Wout van Aert who had already pulled out. The withdrawals represent a significant blow to Jorgenson's support ahead of the French stage race.