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Jonathan Milan leaves Bulgaria empty-handed after two disappointing sprints at the Giro d'Italia. This outcome raises questions about his future performance as he aims to reclaim his status as a top sprinter.
Milan, riding for Lidl-Trek, finishes fourth and second in the initial stages, falling short against Paul Magnier of Soudal-QuickStep, who now leads in the points classification. During stage 1, Milan loses touch with his lead-out train in the chaotic final kilometers, unable to capitalize on his position as he avoids a major crash. In stage 3, he attempts to anticipate the sprint but misjudges the timing, allowing Magnier to overtake him with a superior finish.
Milan admits, "I went too early, before the final curve. I got the timing wrong." Despite these setbacks, he acknowledges improvements as a team since the first sprint and remains focused on future opportunities. The absence of key road captain Jasper Stuyven, now with Soudal, complicates Lidl-Trek's strategy, but Milan remains optimistic, stating he is not demoralized by his recent results. As the Giro progresses, his performance will be closely watched as he seeks redemption in upcoming stages.
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