Sunweb backs lead-out rider Cees Bol over sprinter Michael Matthews on stage 11 of Tour de France

Matthews is now dropping out of the green jersey fight to target stage wins

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Michael Matthews was relegated to lead-out rider on stage 11 of the Tour de France as his Sunweb team opted to back Dutchman Cees Bol.

The flat and fast finish in Toulouse prompted the German outfit to back Bol over Tour stage winner Matthews, after the Australian suffered repeat disappointments in the opening week.

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