However in this terrain, without ascents, the task won't be as easy. Tactically speaking, Roubaix is a more complex race, and the Emirati team will have to aim to use it's depth in the offensive, not in closing down attacks. Alpecin-Deceuninck, Team Visma | Lease a Bike and Lidl-Trek will also start with a multitude of quality riders in this field, and an alliance could make or break Pogacar's race.
“Paris-Roubaix is a completely different race, it’s new territory, but I fully accept the challenge," he said in a
press release. "I’ll try to do my best. We have a very strong team for this race, with guys who have lots of experience and we can use this to our advantage". Although this is the Slovenian's debut, his chances of winning should not be underestimated as Sonny Colbrelli achieved this only four years ago, and Pogacar himself has thrived on the cobbles of the Tour de France before.
Regardless of his result, most likely the Slovenian and the story that has built up towards Roubaix will be the most important one of the weekend. "It will be a very hard race but I think with the shape I have now that this is the right moment to give it a try at least. We had a great battle last weekend at Flanders and I hope we can put on a good show again this Sunday.”