I just saw an interview with him conducted by Danish Eurosport. He said that he was a little surprised how far set back he had felt after last season where he had to call it quits early due to chronic fatigue. He said that due to having spent four months without training much, he was starting the preparations for the new season at a level too far below his peers to be able to reach his top level in time. He said that he has been feeling stronger and stronger each week but that Flanders comes too early for him to be able to follow the attacks of the three big ones. He also said that he doesn't rule out winning given that he isn't the worst rider in the bunch but that it would have to rely a lot more on luck and suitable racing situations than what happened in 2021. He expects and hopes to reach his full strength later in the season but doesn't specify where he will put that to use (I'm going to take a guess at Glasgow).