Seven-time Milan-San Remo winner Eddy Merckx has joined the chorus of those praising Tadej Pogačar for the resourcefulness and determination he showed in finally securing a triumph in La Primavera, but continues to argue that comparisons between his era and that of the Slovenian remain pointless.
Countless column inches and internet debates have been made contrasting Pogačar's and Merckx's capacity for racking up the wins in the biggest events cycling can offer, with the Slovenian's latest victory only adding more fuel to that long-running discussion.
