Kevin de Weert not involved in Mertens doping case, say LottoNL-Jumbo

Dutch team release statement denying any implication that De Weert is involved in the ongoing case with 'ozone doctor' Chris Mertens

Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

LottoNL-Jumbo have been quick to state that Belgian climber Kevin de Weert has not been placed under investigation as part of the ongoing case around Dr Chris Mertens and riders using ozone therapy, contrary to reports on Tuesday morning.

Belgian paper Het Laatste Nieuws published a piece connecting De Weert and the inquiry by the Belgian Cycling Federation, but both the rider and his team released a statement shortly after on Tuesday afternoon to clarify that the former Omega Pharma - Quick-Step rider was not implicated.

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