UAE Team Emirates will arrive at the start with a very strong team to support their leader. In addition to Almeida, Hirschi and Fischer-Black, the experienced Italian Diego Ulissi will be present, as will the Dutchman Sjoerd Bax and the Slovenian Domen Novak.
The oldest of the classics will offer the opportunity to Tadej Pogacar to take his revenge after the fall, last year, which deprived him of a fight against Remco Evenepoel. The latter, double reigning winner, will not be present, and 'Pogi' will be among the big favorites for victory in the Ardent City.
“The form is good, I think I can do well,” explained the Slovenian who has not raced since dominating the Tour of Catalonia in March. “I can’t wait to be able to play a role again. Liège is one of my favorite races, and also one of the most difficult. It’s always good to come back,” concluded the 2021 winner.
