'The Turchino is a nice climb, no?' - Tadej Pogačar teases about a 150-kilometre Milan-San Remo attack, but is he really joking?
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Key Points:
- Tadej Pogačar remains confident ahead of Milan-San Remo, hinting at a possible early attack on the Turchino climb but emphasizing the need to outperform Mathieu van der Poel to secure victory.
- Despite van der Poel's team being last presented as reigning champions, Pogačar received the most attention and support from Italian fans and media.
- Pogačar is keeping his race tactics flexible, considering attacks on either the Cipressa or Poggio climbs, while acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the race influenced by weather and race dynamics.
- UAE Team Emirates-XRG has adjusted its lineup due to illness and injury, bringing in Florian Vermeersch and Brandon McNulty, with Tirreno
