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'I'm going for a more defensive role' - Jasper Philipsen says his chances are 'very small' for Milan-San Remo, tips Wout van Aert as a dark horse

A close up of Philipsen with his right fist raised in victory.

Jasper Philipsen may have finally taken his first victory of 2026 at Nokere Koerse on Wednesday, but the Belgian is still rating his chances of taking a second Milan-San Remo title on Saturday as 'very small'.

"In 2024, I experienced a scenario where I could win. That is certainly possible again, if I can get over the climbs well. Otherwise, you shouldn't go there," Philipsen told Wielerflits.nl.

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