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Visma-Lease a Bike criticizes Jonas Abrahamsen after the chase group fails to catch Mathieu van der Poel at the E3 Saxo Classic. Per Strand Hagenes, finishing second, nearly closed the gap in the final kilometers but the team believes they lacked crucial collaboration. Hagenes, just 22, wasn't the expected contender, yet he found himself in a strong position late in the race. However, with Florian Vermeersch (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) hesitating to take a final pull, the group couldn't reach Van der Poel. Hagenes reflects on the situation diplomatically, noting the challenges of teamwork. Visma's sports director Arthur Van Dongen firmly defends Hagenes, stating, "Per made no mistakes." He points the finger at Abrahamsen for not contributing when it mattered most, insisting they were close enough to potentially seize victory. The drama underscores the unpredictable nature of racing strategy.
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