Kasper Asgreen's performances no longer justified his salary, prompting his departure alongside Giro stage winners Hirt and Masnada, essential for team's transition to Grand Tour focus.
Soudal-Quickstep, led by Lefevere, must balance between maintaining a strong Classics team and developing a Grand Tour contender, which results in critical departures.
Amidst significant changes, new riders like Eenkhoorn and Hayter are expected to bolster Soudal-Quickstep's Classics squad, although not likely to challenge leading competitors.
Manager Lefevere's candid assessments reveal tensions in maintaining team performance standards, as past champions like Alaphilippe and Asgreen seek adjustments in contracts.
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