Robbie McEwen's participation in the 2009 Tour de France has been thrown into doubt today after the Australian sprint star suffered deep cuts to his leg during the Tour of Belgium.
McEwen clipped a road sign, causing a deep cut to the patella ligament on his left knee. The Katusha rider is currently undergoing surgery to try and mend the wound.
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