After leaving his position as coach of the Belgian team, Sven Vanthourenhout sought to join a WorldTour team. In particular, he applied to Soudal Quick-Stepbut ultimately did not obtain a position within the training of Patrick Lefevere. For the The Latest News, Patrick Lefevere et Jurgen Foré returned to the candidacy of the former coach.
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“He has never done a Grand Tour…”
The Soudal Quick-Step chose Frederik Broche and not Vanthouren wood. “There's no comparison, is there? ? replied Lefevere. Broché is a trainer, Vanthourenhout is a sort of team leader. It was never about choosing. He then explained the reason for his refusal: “He messed up a bit, I think. Sven saw himself as a sort of coordinator. But on the basis of what? He has never done a Grand Tour. Should he then tell those who have been here so long how to proceed?”
“Of course, he had a fantastic career in the Cycling association. But it's also a salary supplement and the money is not inexhaustible.” declared Lefevere. “If there had been room, I might have seen Vanthourenhout as team leader. But not above, as he wanted. It's a difficult position. And I don't immediately see the added value. Much respect for Sven,” adds. Drilled.
