Following a serious crash on Saturday at the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Stefan Küng underwent successful surgery in Switzerland on Monday evening. The fracture of the left proximal femur (which involves the uppermost part of the femur, at the level of the hip joint) was anatomically reduced and securely stabilized.

The Swiss rider began rehabilitation immediately after the procedure, but will need to keep his left leg non-weight bearing and use crutches for several weeks. If recovery progresses as expected, Stefan may be able to begin light training on the rollers within three to four weeks. Unrestricted training is expected to be possible in approximately three months. The primary goal for Stefan and the Team is to ensure complete healing: therefore, it is too early to discuss a possible return to racing.