Meanwhile Bennett who was planned to return to the Grand Boucle, is for the second year in a row missing it, reportedly due to lack of form. The reveal came today as a shock, with Jordi Meeus taking his spot. With his contract ending and an ever-lasting form issue, there are little hopes that he will be getting an extension, and has been linked with
Human Powered Health who was on the hunt to sign Mark Cavendish last winter.
Meanwhile Jakobsen, who is now likely not a card for
BORA - hansgrohe, is perhaps in a slightly better position to remain with
Soudal - Quick-Step, however as the Belgian team put more responsibility on Tim Merlier and Ethan Vernon, he continues to be under pressure as until recently at the ZLM Tour, he struggled to take wins or work efficiently with his leadout throughout the races.