de Galdeano - I'm very disappointed in him

As if the disappointment of a Vuelta al País Vasco without a win or a general classification contender wasn't enough, Igor González de Galdeano and Euskaltel were dealt a potentially devastating blow when news filtered through of Alexander Serebryakov's positive doping test on Saturday.

The Russian might have exonerated the Basque team of any guilt, but that's mere consolation for the man responsible for Euskaltel Euskadi.

Speaking to Euskal Telebista, de Galdeano spoke of his anger.

"The truth is I'm very disappointed", BiciCiclismo writes. "There can't be riders like that in this sport and in this team. This team is aiming to be transparent, clear and lead the way in the fight against doping.

Watch the former maillot jaune talk to Eitb below: