"I sent Remco a message asking him to consider participating," says Bakelants. "And if
Patrick Lefevere is listening to this podcast, I would still recommend pushing for it.
Soudal - Quick-Step benefits from scoring early in a big race and at the moment Remco is the only one I consider capable of doing so."
A statement that Michel Wuyts fully agrees with. "Sure. You can deviate from your plan every now and then, right? If the season is running but you see an opportunity to score, I would still take it. I still think that Van Aert should have participated."