Contador: “The Giro is still open. But Carapaz has already won and knows how to do it “

The long journey of the Giro d’Italia reserves stages characterized by intense competitive spirit, some of the most beautiful tourist destinations in our country and exceptional encounters. Like the one with Alberto Contador, “El Pistolero”, former Spanish champion, among the best of his generation, one of the seven to have taken the Tour de France (2007 and 2009), Giro d’Italia (2008 and 2015) and Vuelta (2008 , 2012 and 2014). He is the only one, together with Bernard Hinault, to have won them all at least twice. At the finish in Treviso he gives the report cards to the Corsa Rosa and tells about his experience at the Giro d’Italia Virtual, of which he is also testimonial.
Contador, what Giro have you seen so far?
“A different Giro. At the end we are witnessing a race that three days from the end is still very open. Carapaz has been calmer in recent days, let’s see if he can attack in the Dolomites. For the” Ineos “it is important to take a stage victory even if the priority is to win the general classification, but with Hinley at three seconds it is a bit dangerous. On the other hand I think Landa will try. And with today’s news from Almeyda (he retired because he was positive at Covid), is no longer afraid of rivals coming from behind. Now the battle is three “.
Who hit you the most?
“Van der Poel. A guarantee for the show. He is at the Giro, he knows that this is not a suitable route for him, but every day he gives 100 percent. Out of respect for the race, his team and all of Italy . He’s great. “
Do you think Landa can do an action from afar?
“If I study Landa’s position, I say he has to use the whole team. He has a strong team, Bahrain, and he has to use it to take a win, it’s the last chance.”
What can you tell Nibali and Pozzovivo who ran with her?
“A show. I am an example of absolute professionalism”.
What do you remember of the Marmolada when you took the Maglia Rosa in 2008?
“Very hard. I remember one day I studied a part, it’s beautiful. And in the last part you can see the difference with who is in front of you. It will be important for Landa to try something first.”
Juan Pedro Lopez was the Spaniard after her to take the Maglia Rosa. What runner is he?
“A pure climber, I know him well because he has raced with our team since Juniors. He has great potential. This Giro will be a watershed for his career. There will be a before and an after in his life, that’s for sure.”
Who will win this Giro?
“In my opinion he is very open. The only difference is that Carapaz has already won a Giro and this counts, especially when you have to manage stress and tension as it will happen in the last two years.”
Valverde is 42 years old, older than her. Does he miss racing?
“Of course, when I saw Mortirolo the other day it had an effect. But I ended my career. Obviously I miss the competition.”