Wout Van Aert is no longer finally out of the game in the 106th edition of the Tour of Flanderswhich will take place this Sunday. After falling ill earlier in the week, the Jumbo-Visma team had doubts this Friday afternoon about the Belgian’s possible presence.
However, the Belgian cyclist himself confirmed on Friday in a video released by his team that he would not be able to start the race. The reason is that the trials it went through resulted in a positive coronavirus result.
“Yesterday I woke up with a sore throat. They did two quick tests and I tested positive for the coronavirus. Two PCRs confirmed this, so I had no chance of getting out“, Van Aert assured. The Belgian made sure he was feeling well, with only a few symptoms, and he hoped to act soon.
Van Aert finished eighth two weeks ago at Milan-San Remo and won a week ago at Harelbeke. With three victories this season, he is one of the great favorites to fight for the second ‘monument’ of his career, after the Italian career victory he conquered in 2020.
Source: La Verdad
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