The coach of the under 23 national team Marino Amadori prepares his notebook and says he is confident for the next Giro Next Gen. There are just over twenty-four hours left until the start of the Rho time trial and then everyone will have the answers they are looking forThe Under 23 pink race comes after two interesting Nations Cup races in which the Azzurri led by amadori They were absolute protagonists. And right together with the coach, on the eve of one of the most important events of the season, let's take stock of our boys' strengths.
"I think there's no more important race for teams," says Amadori. "The Tour de l'Avenir, the World Championships, and the European Championships are a different matter, reserved for the national team, while here we're facing a crucial challenge for so many young riders." Il Giro Next Gen It is the reference stage in which to showcase one's qualities and many athletes are called upon to do well with a view to the futureAs Italy, we are coming off two Nations Cup stage races in which we have shown we are competitive. Gualdi is one of the names I have noted for the general classification, in the Czech Republic he ran well and was not yet at 100 percent (at the start on the final podium with Pau Martì and Simon Dalby, ed.)».
Blue answers
From the two Nations Cup events, first in Poland and then in the Czech Republic, Italy emerged with more than satisfactory results: two stage victories and a final podium finish in both events.
«We have shown that we are competitive – analyses coach Amadori – also because the competition was certainly not lowWe came up against several interesting guys including Pau Martì, who finished third last year at the Giro Next Gen. Gualdi, Savino, Mellano e Turconi they showed some beautiful thingsIt's a shame for Mellano, who won't be able to play due to his maturity. However, I expect the players I brought with me to the national team to maintain the same level, if not a little better."
Italian teams
There will be fourteen Italian teams at the start, and for their riders, the home race represents an important stage on which to demonstrate their ability to be competitive in top-level cycling.
«All the athletes of our realities – continues Amadori – whether they are professional, continental or club teams they can do something interestingThis is the right time to try to make the leap in quality and show off. I brought players from all over the world to the national team trials, and we showed some great things, which means the basic level is high. A nice thing I noticed is that all the Italian teams have prepared for this event in the best possible way. running other stage races before and with periods of altitude.
«I expect something – he continues – from guys like Chesini, Nespoli, Lorenzo Masciarelli, but also by the three riders of the Vf Group-Bardiani: Scalco, pallet and Turconi. The route is varied and open to many different opportunities».
I I have to team up
A dozen interesting names emerge from the sixteen development teams invited.
«For the sprints – Amadori analyses – I expect something from Of the Widows e Matthew MilanI also wrote down the name of Lorenzo Conforti who runs in the Vf Group-Bardiani but is ready to show his worth. special mention must also be made to Peter Mattius e Federico Savino, they are references for the national team and I am convinced they will do a great job Giro Next GenMattio will be called upon to work for Nordhagen, who's here to win, having already joined Visma's WorldTour team this year. However, I know his qualities well, and I'm confident he'll do an exceptional job. Another important name is that of Alexander BorgoI expect him to win at least one stage."
Chapter Finn
The junior world champion deserves a special mention all to himself. The qualities are not lacking but the Giro Next Gen it is a first step in a well-defined growth pathIt is right that expectations around him are high but, as said by Finn himself and as Marino Amadori reiterates, this is a time for learning.
«Lorenzo Finn – concludes the coach – he is certainly our striker for the future, but at the moment there must be no pressureHe himself is of this opinion. This is his first eight-day stage race, and he'll be challenging strong riders who are potentially ready for other stages. He knows what he can take from Giro Next Gen and I think it's an important experience also with a view to the European Championship, the World Championship and the Tour de l'Avenir."
