Stybar forfeits the Ronde due to heart problems

On the left, Zdenek Stybar -

Concern on the side of Deceunick - Quick-Step.

The team have announced that their classic rider Zdenek Stybar has withdrawn from the Tour of Flanders due to heart problems.

"After Gand-Wevelgem (last Sunday), Zdenek Stybar reported to the Deceuninck medical team that he was not feeling well," the Belgian team said in a statement.

"The examinations carried out by our medical staff revealed that the Czech runner suffered from heart rhythm disturbances."

“Surgery was recommended.

This was successfully carried out by Professor Pedro Brugada on Wednesday in Brussels ”, according to the press release.

Stybar, 35, has already been able to resume training and will take a few days off with the family, according to Deceuninck.

Stybar's disappointment

“I'm obviously disappointed to miss the Round on Sunday,” said Zdenek Stybar.

“This period, with E3, Gand-Wevelgem, the Tour of Flanders, is my favorite of the season.

I had trained well and I felt that my form had not been so good for a long time, ”wrote the Czech, 5th in E3 at Harelbeke on March 26 and 25th in Ghent-Wevelgem on Sunday.

Stybar was ranked 9th in the Round in 2105, 8th in 2016 and 10th in 2018. Within the Deceuninck formation, he was one of the men protected, along with the French Julian Alaphilippe and the Belgian Yves Lampaert.

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