Sanchez leads the line for for BMC at Liege-Bastogne-Liege in Gilbert's absence

Samuel Sanchez (BMC)

Samuel Sanchez (BMC) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Sixth in the Mur de Huy on Wednesday, following the enforced absence of BMC Racing teammate Philippe Gilbert due to a fractured finger, Spain’s Samuel Sánchez has a rare opportunity to fight his own corner 100 per cent at Liège-Bastogne-Liège today - which he starts as the co-leader of his team, along with Richie Porte.

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