Milan-San Remo can have its defending champion on the beginning line, with Jasper Philipsen anticipated to begin on Saturday however his Alpecin-Deceuninck workforce warned that the Nokere Koerse crash might have penalties for his efficiency on the race.
Philipsen got here down within the ultimate kilometre at Wednesday’s 1.Pro occasion when there was a contact of wheels mid-bunch as riders positioned for the ultimate dash on the Belgian race the place the 27 year-old was a favorite. However, as a substitute of heading to the rostrum on the finish the battered and bruised rider went straight to the ambulance to be checked out earlier than heading to the workforce bus.
The defending champion is a prime card for his workforce if the race comes all the way down to a dash end, although he additionally racing alongside perennial favorite and 2023 race winner Mathieu van der Poel so the workforce is actually not with out choices ought to the accidents show an obstacle on the 289km occasion.
“The crash clearly had a big impact on my physique,” mentioned Philipsen. “With quite a lot of abrasions and some stitches, it gained’t be simple, however I need to give it a shot.