HN39,
You may be correct.
The fact that pitch was in the process of being reduced until the moment the FDs made what may have been a decidedly untimely appearance is just one of many observations made in the report.
I think, if nothing else, the fact that until any two ADRs are back within 19 knots (< 20 knots) in a situation like this, the FDs are removed but remain physically selected and then can reappear, may just be one of a number of lessons learned concerning A330 systems functionality that may or may not be specifically relevant to the incident.