Hit in the ankle after a fall in cyclo-cross, the Belgian saw his preparation on the road compromised.
Wout Van Aert’s fall during the Mol cyclo-cross not only put an end to his winter season, it could also delay his return to the road according to information from L’Équipe. Operated this Saturday in Herentals, the Visam Lease a Bike cyclist suffers from a fracture of the right external malleolus, an injury considered more complex than expected.
According to several specialists, bone consolidation would require six to eight weeks. The resumption of road training could take place in about two months, while a return to competition is planned in three months.
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A calendar that raises questions, as Van Aert targets the great Flandrian classics, including the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. The Dutch training, however, wants to be cautious and ensures that the healing times are not as long as mentioned. A medical check-up must be carried out on January 13 during the team’s training camp in Benidrom.
