Interviewed by Eurosport during the current stage of Vuelta, UAE team manager Joxean Matxin commented on the Ayuso situation and particularly the scathing statements released yesterday morning by the rider following the team's communication about the end of their relationship: "I do not share Ayuso's point of view, but it's an opinion and must be respected: I maintain all my admiration for what he has given and will give until the end of this race, he'll be close to Almeida and will also be able to play some personal cards. I'm neither sad nor frustrated, it's a situation that can professionally happen. Sometimes you have to separate, he's a pure talent and I wish him the best in his next adventure."