The final of the Classic Brugge-de Panne was characterized by three heavy falls yesterday. Including European champion Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step), the Dutchman Olav Kooij (Visma-Lease A Bike) and Milan Fretin (Cofidis) went against the plain, but the damage seems to be not too bad with the three sprinters.
“Merlier Had scrapes on his right leg and arm, and a small open wound under his right knee, which had to be attached. He will take some rest, after which it will be decided whether he can participate in the upcoming competitions, “it sounds in the medical bulletin of Soudal Quick-Step. According to Visma-Lease a Bike, the damage also seems to be” limited to scrapes “.
Piet Allegaert, Milan Fretin and the Frenchman Damien Touzé Scrapes came from it, but without fractures. “However, they are closely monitored by the medical staff” by Cofidis. In the camp of Alpecin-DECEUNINCK, the German has Juri Hollmann “Some knee pain but he can move normally and will be reassessed today for the E3 Saxo Classic”. “Robbe Ghys Got a blow to his elbow but is completely mobile. He will probably have an X-ray taken and if necessary undergo a CT scan. “
Lotto-rider Lionel Taminiaux Is it worse. The 28-year-old Belgian ran a blow and a broken rib and spent the night in the hospital. His teammate Jasper de Buyst had to lick scrapes. Intermarché-Wanty riders Gerben Thijssen and Huub Artz Went to the hospital for medical tests. The 22-year-old Dutchman came outside with stitches in his face, a brain bruise and a broken rib. Also Bredene Koksijde Classic winner Edward Theuns (Lidl-Trek) fell heavily, but “further investigation has to show how serious his injuries are”.