>Analysing his performance after the stage, Philipsen didn't blame his teammate, but cited a less-than-straightforward finale and his own condition when speaking to Sporza.
>"I wanted to pass on the left, but Edward [Planckaert] couldn't hear me because of the spectators, and it was still quite far," he said.
>"I lost a bit of speed and momentum. But I also didn't have the best legs."
>He went on to reiterate his disappointment with his own power output, frankly adding: "The finish wasn't completely straight either, and that made it a bit more difficult, but my feeling is just not great at all."
>"It's a shame I couldn't finish the job, but I didn't feel good enough. My legs did the talking."