Team INEOS confirm extent of Froome's injuries
June 12, 2019 18:38 MYT
Chris Froome has suffered fractures to his femur, elbow and ribs after crashing in the Criterium du Dauphine on Wednesday.
Six-time Grand Tour champion Froome crashed towards the end of a route recon in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, sustaining multiple serious injuries.
He was immediately taken to Roanne Hosptial for assessment and stabilisation, and Team INEOS principal Dave Brailsford confirmed the 34-year-old would miss the Tour de France.
The extent of Froome's injuries have now been disclosed, with Team INEOS doctor Richard Usher revealing the 34-year-old was being airlifted to St Etienne University Hospital for further treatment.
"Our primary focus now is obviously on ensuring Chris gets the very best possible care, which he will do, so he can recover as soon as possible," Brailsford said in a Team INEOS statement.
Team INEOS can confirm that Chris Froome crashed during a recon of stage four of the Criterium du Dauphine today. He is currently on his way to a local hospital and won’t start today’s fourth stage. We will provide a further update in due course. pic.twitter.com/3x3h5BD5cH
— Team INEOS (@TeamINEOS) June 12, 2019
Froome, a four-time Tour de France winner, had been set to lead Team INEOS in the event, which begins in Brussels on July 6.
The last of his four titles came in 2017, with team-mate Geraint Thomas having claimed the yellow jersey in 2018.