UAE Team Emirates for Paris-Roubaix

UAE Team Emirates will be at Paris-Roubaix, Sunday April 8, with the majority of its team, six of seven, the same that has marched through the Northern European races so far in these two weeks.

Roberto Ferrari will replace Ben Swift, who crashed badly in the Tour of Flanders. It’s nothing serious for the Englishman, but the medical staff prefers that he recovers completely given that Paris-Roubaix requires a huge about of energy.

“We’re going to Paris-Roubaix with the hope that our leader Alexander Kristoff has recovered in this week some form after colds that slowed down the first part this northern campaign,” said sports director Mario Scirea.

“Alex is a warrior, but at this level you have to be 100% ready to compete with the best. We are going to study a plan with our young riders, who are showing a good appreciation and spirit for these type of races.”

Roster: Alexander Kristoff (Nor), Filippo Ganna (Ita), Roberto Ferrari (Ita), Sven Erik Bystrøm (Nor), Marco Marcato (Ita), Oliviero Troia (Ita), Simone Consonni (Ita).

Sports directors: Mario Scirea (Ita), Philippe Mauduit (Fra).