Julian Alaphilippe to undergo surgery on fractured hand after crash

Updated 18/10/2020 at 15:44 GMT

The rider's team, Deceuninck-Quickstep, have released a statement updating fans and media on his condition following his crash into a motorbike during the Tour of Flanders. The Frenchman is expected to undergo surgery on Monday.

Julian Alaphilippe

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Julian Alaphilippe has fractured two bones in his right hand and will undergo surgery on Monday, according to his team Deceuninck-Quickstep.

The French rider crashed into a motorbike during Sunday's Tour of Flanders, and a statement confirmed his injuries.

"The world champion was taken to the hospital in Ronse, where the X-rays showed fractures of the metacarpal 2 and 4 on his right hand," it read. "Alaphilippe, who was making his last appearance of the season in Flanders...will be operated Monday morning at the Herentals Clinic by Dr. De Schrijver."

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Alaphilippe has since been seen with his right arm in a sling. He appears to have done the damage after landing on the road, having put his left arm out to soften his fall.