Paul Magnier of Soudal-QuickStep has been ruled out of Milan-San Remo following two crashes during the final stage of Tirreno-Adriatico. While he only sustained bruises and abrasions, team doctors recommended he rest before his next major goal, Gent-Wevelgem on March 30. Soudal-QuickStep has yet to confirm a replacement rider with only three days until the race. The current race dynamics favor punchy riders over sprinters, posing a strategic challenge for the team in the absence of Magnier.
Soudal-QuickStep will be without their planned leader, Paul Magnier, for Milan-San Remo due to injuries sustained from crashing twice in Tirreno-Adriatico.
Despite suffering bruises and abrasions from his crashes, the decision to rest Magnier was made ahead of his significant goal at Gent-Wevelgem.
Magnier's absence leaves an opening for Soudal-QuickStep, but it is uncertain which replacement will step up with three days to race day.
The dynamics of Milan-San Remo have shifted, with punchy riders dominating since 2015, challenging traditional sprinter strategies.
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