This is what Carlos Rodriguez looked like after the 18th stage of the Vuelta.
Now he is celebrated by fellow stablemate Tao Jiujiegan Hart – who sends boots to all footballers.
Show this picture of a clown roaming the soccer field for 90 minutes asking for the VARhe is writing.
The Vuelta a España 2022 has entered its decisive phase, and tomorrow Sunday the superb bike race that is part of the Grand Tours will be decided, along with the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France.
Spaniard Carlos Rodriguez, aged 21, is currently sixth in the overall standings and therefore will struggle to secure the title, but regardless, he will be tagged as one of the Tour’s greatest champions.
On Thursday’s stage – 18th out of 21 – he was involved in a horrific accident that left him bloodied and forced to seek medical attention. But despite this, he completed the stage and reached the finish line.
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After that, he was praised by fellow stablemate Tao Jiujiegan Hart, who at the same time sent a bad shoe to all footballers.
“Show me a stronger man, he won’t work. This sport is brutal at times. Show me this picture of a clown rolling around on the football field for 90 minutes asking for the VAR”He writes on Instagram and continues:
“This kid kept fighting for another five hours. My back was completely destroyed, but you can’t complain when you see someone fighting like this at the same time.”
“Wonderful colleagues”
It was Geoghegan Hart who gave fellow stablemate Rodriguez (both racing Ineos Grenadiers) back into the group and Rodriguez finally managed to cross the finish line just a minute after his worst rival at the top.
More than acceptable, given the circumstances.
“Not a fun day for me, but fortunately I have great teammates. Thanks for your hard work and thanks to all the fans who encouraged me, you gave me the energy I needed to finish. I will keep fighting, this is not over yet”Rodriguez signed Twitter Immediately after that.