Marcel Kittel`s long-time agent, Jörg Werner, has blasted rumours about the German sprinter`s performance problems. At the same time, he told Cyclingnews that `we are totally at a loss as to why he is not at his usual level.` Former pro Jürgen Van Den Broeck, now a commentator for Belgian media source Sporza, said that he had heard reports that Kittel was `not busy with his profession` and was `drinking too much beer and wine.` `What shall I say? What Van den Broeck says is the greatest nonsense that I have ever read,` Werner said in a mail to Cyclingnews. `Where does he have this from?ADVERTISEMENT `Perhaps it would have been a good idea for him to speak with Marcel before making such claims publicly. I think that he only wants to make himself important with these statements. I find it really bad that people get an audience with such unfounded claims.` Kittel commented Thursday afternoon on Twitter, writing, `Always easy to beat a man when he`s on the ground. I`m facing a difficult period and I`m thankful for everyone who is supporting me now. To those people making headlines on my cost now: enjoy your minute of fame!` Kittel has the Katusha-Alpecin team`s only win of the year from the Trofeo Palma, but he has struggled over the past month. Following on a relatively dry 2018, the lack of results is concerning for a rider who has won 14 stages of the Tour de France. - Marcel Kittel (@marcelkittel) April 11, 2019
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