Mikel Landa, not Chris Froome, set to lead 2017 Giro d’Italia for Team Sky

The Spaniard will attempt to right the wrongs of 2016 next year with a second attempt at the overall at the Giro

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Chris Froome appears to be skipping the Giro d'Italia next May on his Tour de France path with Team Sky team-mate Mikel Landa declaring his intentions to aim for the pink jersey in 2017.

Landa led Sky's 2016 Giro d'Italia team this May until stomach problems forced him to abandon mid-way through.

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