In a press release, Julian Alaphilippe's partner reacted to the words of the Soudal Quick Step manager. In a new interview in the columns of Humo, a Flemish newspaper, the manager of Soudal Quick Step once again attacked the situation. &agrav; Julian Alaphilippe and his lack of results. A new, rather gratuitous attack from the Belgian boss as the Frenchman begins his European season this week. In his statement, Patrick Lefevere attacks Julian Alaphilippe's lifestyle, but also attacks the lifestyle of Julian Alaphilippe. his partner Marion Rousse, director of the women's Tour de France. "Julian is a good guy. But after signing We haven't seen his mega contract since, explains Lefévè. Too many parties and too much alcohol… He is seriously under the spell of Marion (editor's note: Rousse, his partner). Maybe too much. […] Julian is a young dog full of energy, you should let him cross the yard from time to time. And it must also be said: so far and no further. There's still a bad boy in him. I love my runners, but it has to be fair. As you get older, you need to take care of yourself more. You have to train harder. " In a press release; published this Wednesday, February 21, Marion Rousse responded frankly to Patrick Lefevere's comments with fair and fairly coherent comments. 
— Marion Rousse (@Roussemarion) February 21, 2024
As a reminder, Julian Alaphillipe is at the end of his contract this year and does not yet know what his future holds in store. short term. His non-presence in the next Tour de France is, however, already a problem. acté.