Fighting a losing battle? Visma | Lease a Bike aims to take down Pogacar in Lombardy with this lineup

Also joining the lineup are Bart Lemmen, who nearly won the Coppa Bernocchi on Monday, Attila Valter and Tiesj Benoot. Each of these riders is a strong climber and has solid credentials in one-day races. For example, Tratnik won Omloop Het Nieuwsblad earlier this year, and Benoot has shown consistent form throughout the spring.

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Leader Jorgenson hopes for a high result in Como. "In general, I like to be a realist while still aiming high. We don’t have the top favorite on our team, and we have to be honest about that. Still, speaking for myself, I’m ambitious. I believe a top 5 finish is within reach. Winning will be tough, but the race still has to be ridden," said the American in the team’s press release.

Team director Marc Reef, who leads the Italian campaign, is clear about his team's objective. "We haven't secured a podium result in a Monument this year, and that's something we're really aiming for on Saturday. We're definitely a team to keep an eye on. We'll assess our chances and fully commit during the race." Reef highlights Jorgenson, along with Benoot, Lemmen and Kelderman, as key contenders.

Matteo Jorgenson
Bart Lemmen
Wilco Kelderman
Tiesj Benoot
Steven Kruijswijk
Jan Tratnik
Attila Valter