Warre Vangheluwe had also counted with Soudal-Quick.step on a first victory on Belgian soil for his leader Tim Merlier. But Merlier went against the asphalt in the final kilometer.

“When I pass in the event of a fall, it is never fun. The first thing you think is: luckily I am not there. But if you already
You can get goosebumps from those men and you get a bit nauseous because it is no longer normal. Tim was also there. I have seen him lie. It never looks good, but I hope it is not so bad. ”

“Hopefully he will be ready for Gent-Wevelgem. But we have also seen it with Philipsen in Nokere. You will not be recovered in three to four days. Not 100 percent recovered. Hopefully it is not too bad and he can start his big goal of spring in the right condition.”

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