Vuillemin: Dylan and Gautier tried to convince Musquin!
David Vuillemin, current riding coach for Dylan Ferrandis, says both Ferrandis and Paulin tried to get Musquin to agree replace Febvre!
But Musquin refused the opportunity to ride for France as a replacement rider for the injured Febvre after his initial snub.
And Vuillemin says he would have refused just like Marvin has because he wasn’t first pick!
DV said on Twitter: “Yes, the French federation had the ⚽️⚽️ to call Marvin when Febvre was a no go. Dylan & Gautier tried to convince him too. He said no which is what I would’ve done. Good for him but I feel bad for Dylan cuz I work with him. Oh well, France & MXDN is always very controversial.”
France will now have Jordi Tixier as Febvre’s replacement.