Degenkolb needs to man-up and not try to blame Colbrelli, who was on a continental team up until this year. I like Degenkolb, but sometimes you need to be honest. Did he really expect Colbrelli to be willing and able to close down a gap for him? Especially if you're a previous winner.
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"We did a very good job," explained Degenkolb. "It did not work out 100 per cent as we wanted it, but still we were up front when it mattered. When it was really fast on the Cipressa, Jasper [Stuyven] did a phenomenal job to make sure we had a good position, and also for the descent. It was perfect.
"On the Poggio, Fabio [Felline] did the same for me, and when Sagan went, I was up there. The problem was [Sonny] Colbrelli was in between, and he blew up, and I could not close the gap anymore. That was unfortunate.”
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