
Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) was looking in fine form during Nokere Koerse - putting in a stinging attack that split the field before preparing for the bunch sprint. But a crash in the final kilometre has left the Belgian with scrapes and bruises and worries over the defence of his Milan-San Remo title.
Alpecin-Deceuninck sports director Preben Van Hecke told the Belgian media that whether Philipsen can race in Milan-San Remo will be decided tomorrow.