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Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) struggles at Milan-San Remo, finishing eighth after a crash derails his race. The two-time champion gets caught in a pile-up with 32 kilometers to go, impacting his performance on the Poggio. Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) outpaces Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) for the win.
Van der Poel reveals he suffers from painful cuts on his left hand, hindering his grip on the handlebars. "I can't hold my handlebars properly anymore," he states, discussing the crash's aftermath. Despite the injury, he manages to keep pace early on but falters under pressure. "I wasn't great anymore," he admits.
Pogačar attacks on the final climb, leaving Van der Poel unable to respond. The crash proves costly for the Dutchman, impacting his quest for a third title in La Classicissima.
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