Overview

• He crashed during Stage 3 after contact with French sprinter Bryan Coquard and landed heavily on his right side, fracturing his collarbone and damaging his shoulder joint.
• Medical staff at AZ Herentals performed a successful operation Tuesday night to repair both the broken collarbone and torn AC joint, according to his team’s post on X.
• Philipsen abandoned the race after being taken to hospital, leaving the contest for the green jersey open to rival riders.
• Alpecin–Deceuninck has pledged full support for his comeback, with teammates and staff committed to his recovery journey.
• A ten-time Tour stage winner with a contract through 2028, Philipsen has built a reputation for strong comebacks from injury during his sprinting career.