Trentin withdraws from Paris-Nice due to delayed concussion

Matteo Trentin wins the 2022 Le Samyn
Matteo Trentin won the 2022 Le Samyn (Image credit: Nico Vereecken/PN/SprintCyclingAgency©2022)

Matteo Trentin is a non-starter on stage 5 of Paris-Nice due to the effects of concussion.

The UAE Team Emirates rider hit his head when he crashed on stage 2, but he completed the stage and remained in the race for two more days.

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