I could do better in cobbled Classics like Ghent-Wevelgem and E3 Harelbeke, not in a Classic like this. But I was wrong."

For his part, Nibali, although disappointed with his second place, saw nothing to reproach himself for. "There's not much to reflect on," Nibali said, "because I certainly did a good race. I really wanted to do well here in Liège this week. I didn't get anything wrong today, I was just missing something in my legs in the finale."

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