A French cycling team, Cofidis, is facing a challenging start to the 2026 season, with multiple riders injured in a series of unfortunate accidents. The team's luck took a turn for the worse at the Tour of Oman, where a high-speed crash left 29-year-old Damien Touzé in serious condition. Touzé's season may be over after a preliminary assessment revealed an intestinal perforation, a ruptured spleen, and polytrauma to his leg. His teammate, Sergio Samitier, also suffered a radial head fracture and a suspected scaphoid fracture, with the possibility of surgery. Meanwhile, British rider Oliver Knight and 19-year-old Camille Charret are also out of action due to training accidents, adding to the team's woes. The team is also dealing with the aftermath of medical issues from 2025, with Ludovic Robeet still in rehabilitation and Valentin Ferron recovering from surgery. The string of injuries has left Cofidis with a challenging season ahead, but the team is determined to persevere and continue its pursuit of success.
