Rome, 22 July (LaPresse) – ‘We regret to announce that Mathieu Van Der Poel has been forced to withdraw from the Tour de France.’ The announcement was made by the Alpecin-Deceuninck Cycling Team, specifying that "Mathieu had been showing symptoms of a common cold in recent days. Yesterday afternoon, his condition began to deteriorate significantly. The team doctor kept him under close observation throughout the day. In the evening, Mathieu developed a fever and was taken to the Centre Hospitalier de Narbonne for further examination. Medical tests revealed that Mathieu is suffering from pneumonia. In consultation with the medical staff, it has been decided that he cannot continue the race. His health is the top priority and rest and recovery are now essential.‘ ’Mathieu,‘ the statement concludes, ’will need to rest for at least a full week. After this period, he will undergo further medical examinations to assess his recovery and determine the next steps in his rehabilitation."
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