"Conclusions only after Paris-Roubaix" - Soudal Quick-Step not panicking after disappointing Gent-Wevelgem

Despite having no riders in the top 10 at Gent Wevelgem, Soudal - Quick-Step aren't panicking with sporting director Tom Steels refusing to draw any conclusions until after Paris-Roubaix.

Tim Merlier was Soudal - Quick-Step's top placed finisher in 14th, over two minutes down on eventual winner Christophe Laporte. Nevertheless, Steels was impressed by Merlier's performance.

"Merlier rode a very good race in complicated conditions. He shows that he is very strong in this type of event. conclusions only after Paris-Roubaix," Steels reveals to the Soudal - Quick-Step official website. "For the moment, we just have to fight on each race."