Belgian cyclist Arnaud De Lie of Lotto has withdrawn from the upcoming Milan-San Remo due to illness impacting his training. He plans to compete in Nokere Koerse and GP de Denain earlier that week. De Lie faced setbacks earlier this season, including a knee injury and a subsequent drop from the Volta ao Algarve. As a vital figure for Lotto, his performance is crucial for the team's goal of rejoining the WorldTour, especially since they currently sit 25th in the UCI rankings after losing several key riders.
Arnaud De Lie will not participate in Milan-San Remo due to illness impacting his training, focusing instead on earlier races for better form.
Despite a knee injury that postponed his season start, De Lie won on stage 3 of Étoile de Bessèges, showcasing his resilience and talent.
Lotto is currently 25th in the UCI Team Rankings, struggling after losing key points-scoring riders, yet they rank ninth in accumulated points from 2023-2025.
With UCI rules requiring teams to be in the top 18 of three-year rankings for promotion, Lotto faces a challenging path this season.
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