Remco Evenepoel has sustained fractures to his rib, proper shoulder blade and proper hand following a coaching crash in Belgium, his Soudal-QuickStep crew have confirmed.
The double Olympic champion was using in Oetingen, between Brussels and Antwerp, when he reportedly collided with the door of a Bpost postal car that opened in entrance of him.
Flemish media initially reported that Evenepoel had suffered a collarbone fracture. Nevertheless, his crew’s announcement confirms it was extra extreme.
After initially being taken to the Erasmus Hospital in Anderlecht following the incident, Evenepoel was taken to a non-public clinic in Herentals, the place crew medical doctors decided for him to have surgical procedure on his clavicle Tuesday night. A crew assertion stated he ought to be capable of go away hospital Wednesday after which start a two-week interval of relaxation earlier than evaluation for a full restoration pathway.
“Following an incident whereas coaching in the present day, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital the place it was revealed that he has sustained fractures to his rib, proper shoulder blade and his proper hand,” learn a assertion launched from Soudal-QuickStep.
“After his accident earlier in the present day and following an preliminary examination on the Erasmus Hospital in Anderlecht, Remco Evenepoel was moved to the Herentals hospital for additional investigation into his accidents.
“The clavicle might be operated on this night, which if profitable, ought to permit Remco to go away hospital tomorrow. There’ll then be a two-week interval of immobilisation required following this, after which a plan for his return to coaching will be made.
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“Soudal QuickStep want to thank the workers on the Herentals hospital for his or her assist!”
Evenepoel’s gold S-Works Tarmac SL8 bike was snapped in half on account of the crash.
Staff boss Patrick Lefevere was initially glad to see the bike seem worse affected than his rider, nonetheless, he’ll now must navigate an extended restoration course of than maybe anticipated.
“I solely know that somebody opened his door and Remco crashed into it. Such accidents sadly occur 5 instances a day, individuals who do not listen and open their door,” stated Lefevere to Sporza, hours earlier than his accidents have been confirmed.
“Remco has ache in his shoulder and his hand. Our physician is engaged on it. His bike broke in two in that incident. However it’s higher to have his bike in two than his arm.”
