I feel good. I have to say that [stage 7] was a good day for me. I reached the finish line quite well, even though it was a difficult stage. So I'm happy.
I hope for the best possible result. We are here at the start to win the race. We don't have a real sprinter at the start to compete with guys like Jonathan Milan because Olav Kooij dropped out in Gent-Wevelgem, so we have to race to have a chance.
The press is now saying he has to start in Gent-Wevelgem, but they are only looking to Flanders... it's easy to say on the short term, but the season is longer.