Cyclisme : Sean Kelly critiques Vermeersch's strategy against Mathieu van der Poel

Florian Vermeersch's strategy at the Omloop het Nieuwsblad comes under fire. Sean Kelly questions the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider's cooperation with Mathieu van der Poel during the race. Kelly argues Vermeersch was "too generous" in his efforts against the dominant Alpecin-Premier Tech star. In his Cyclingnews column, he emphasizes that Vermeersch should have avoided collaborating closely with Van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar. Kelly cites Tiesj Benoot's advice on tactics, suggesting riders must rethink their approach when facing such formidable opponents. He notes that Vermeersch's home support may have influenced his mindset but insists that the team should have pushed for a more strategic ride. Kelly stresses the importance of taking shorter turns and letting Van der Poel do the heavy lifting, especially on challenging climbs like the Muur.