Cyclist Julian Alaphilippe accused of having “too many parties” and drinking “too much alcohol” ? His partner Marion Rousse reacts

Le champion est vivement critiqué par son manager depuis plusieurs mois. MAXPPP – Laurent Lairys

Runner Julian Alaphilippe was once again strongly criticized by Patrick Lefévère. The manager of the Soudal Quick-Step training program criticizes him in particular for a lack of seriousness in his lifestyle. 

This is not the first time that this has happened: Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe has once again been criticized by his boss Patrick Lefévère, his manager of the Soudal Quick-Step team. Questioned by the Flemish magazine  Humo about the checkered performances of his champion, the Belgian leader did not take half measures. 

"I'll fire you immediately"

"Julian is a good guy. But after signing his mega contract, we didn't see him anymore. As you get older, you need to take care of yourself more. You need to train harder" the manager said first. "I think with him, he There were too many parties and too much alcohol, he continues. "Julian is under the control of Marion Rousse (his partner). I spoke to him in November. I’said: "It can't continue like this. If you do something wrong again, I'll fire you immediately.

Last year already, the 69-year-old Belgian regretted that Alaphilippe "eat a large portion"of his budget without winning important races, in reference to his salary estimated at 2.3 million euros per season. The rider at the end of his contract with Soudal Quick-Step at the end of his contract outcome of the season has also fueled doubt about the rest of his career. 

Marion Rousse Strikes Back

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— Marion Rousse (@Roussemarion) February 21, 2024

"I take each season of my career as if it were the last", he declared in January, in comments reported by Cycling News. "To be honest, I don't know where I will be next year, if I continue in the ;team, if I continue cycling, I don't know…"

Finally, this Wednesday, February 21, Marion Rousse reacted to Patrick Lefévère's comments on her Instagram and ; to their private lives. "So no, I don'alcohol, ever. Missed for the holidays too because with a 3 year old we prefer to be in shape in the morning" continues the former cyclist and now consultant before concluding with "Thank you for stopping talking indiscriminately and showing respect and class".