Wout van Aert is under scrutiny from the Belgian media following a disappointing performance in the E3 Saxo Classic. Speculation about his future in the Tour of Flanders intensified after he finished outside the top 10. His sports director, Arthur Van Dongen, defended Van Aert against media criticism, stressing a long-term plan that includes significant races beyond Flanders. Despite the negative press, Van Dongen reported that Van Aert remains in good spirits and is focused on upcoming competitions including the Giro and Tour de France.
The press is now saying he has to start in Gent-Wevelgem, but they are only looking to Flanders... it's easy to say on the short term, but the season is longer.
Despite the barrage of criticism Van Aert has attracted across written and social media, Van Dongen said, 'His mood is good... Most of the team stays in the team hotel, but Wout was at home.'
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