I could be wrong, but I don't think Yates has the team to take the race by the scruff of the neck. When Froome did it, his team mates drove it so hard that it was only the GC leaders left, I don't think Nieve or Kangert have the form to do that currently.
When he was leading the Giro in 2018, he was still on the attack a lot. The day after the Zoncolan stage, he attacked with, if memory serves, with about 20 kms to go and won solo on the stage into Sappada.
I could be wrong, but I don't think Yates has the team to take the race by the scruff of the neck. When Froome did it, his team mates drove it so hard that it was only the GC leaders left, I don't think Nieve or Kangert have the form to do that currently.