Elissonde replaced by De la Cruz in Team Ineos' Vuelta a Espana line-up

Team Ineos have made a late change to their Vuelta a España line-up, with Kenny Elissonde replaced by David de la Cruz and told to fly home on Friday without being given an explanation.

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