Matteo Trentin can also certainly be a leadout in the bunch sprints whilst being a wildcard for the hilly days. Whilst not packing the same punch he did about five years ago, the Italian is incredibly experienced and is another weapon for breakaways. The team's main focus will be on it's two puncheurs however, who can both succeed from late attacks, reduced group sprints or breakaways.
Marc Hirschi has not had the best of seasons but has just finished second at the Swiss national championships and could be hitting good form, but it's
Julian Alaphilippe who will really take the spotlight. The French veteran is racing his first Grand Tour with Tudor and after an incredible Tour de Suisse where he climbed like rarely before and finished on the Top5, his form must be stupendous. The last time the Tour had a hilly first week, 2021, he won the first stage and took on the yellow jersey. This time around, he will have plenty opportunities to attack and try to roll back the years.