Even if many do not consider it an appointment to mark on the cycling calendar, the European road race on Sunday 14 August in Munich promises sparks among the sprinters who will compete for the final success.

In fact, barring twists and turns, the title will be awarded after 208 km in a sprint that will also see our blues as protagonists. However, Giacomo Nizzolo will not be there: the Lombard rider is still suffering from the after-effects of the fall suffered Wednesday at the Franco-Belgian Circuit and it is for this reason that Elia Viviani , who was already in Germany for the European Championships on the track, has been called up in his place. .

This time we are not the favorites, unlike in past years. Italy's technical commissioner Daniele Bennati also knows this, at his first big event as a coach, who supports the renewal of the generation in progress and that patience is needed.

What is certain is that Italy comes from four consecutive successes in this competition. But the opponents this year seem to be of another level: just think of Tim Merlier, Fabio Jakobsen, Mads Pedersen, Sam Bennett, Alexandr Kristoff, Arnaud Demare and Pascal Ackermann .

Let's take a closer look at the Azzurri's 2022 season so far, predicting their result.

Filippo Baroncini : fifth in the Italian championship, in the World Tour races he did not find space even for physical problems that marked his year. We expect a good job from the under 23 world champion in 2021 to bring our fast wheels to the front. It costs 2 million and has totaled 10 points.

Alberto Dainese (in the photo) : he is our tip. Fresh from a brilliant Giro d'Italia in which he won a stage and a Tour that ended in crescendo with some good placings, he could finish in the top 10 without problems. It costs 13 million and has made 711 points.

Filippo Ganna : he will work for the team and to close possible dangerous holes. His goals are different, yet the blue jersey galvanizes him. It costs 27 million and scored 688 points.

Jacopo Guarnieri : he has just signed for Lotto and he knows fast 'trains'. He knows his opponents like few others and we believe he can be decisive for a good team result. Costa 1 and scored 99 points.

Jonathan Milan : the track is his bread, yet he did sprints at Poland and threw them for Phil Bauhaus. It could be the revelation of the day. It costs 4 fantamillioni, has made 224 points.

Luca Mozzato : many important placements, especially in the Northern races. He has had a good Tour and has a quick start for an unexpected result. It costs 2 fantamillioni, has scored 450 points.

Elia Viviani : called at the last moment, he has the right experience to be there in front in the moments that matter even if this season, with the Ineos shirt, he did not meet expectations. It costs 24 fantamillioni and has scored 182 points.

Matteo Trentin : captain and team man par excellence, his condition appears to be growing. In a short sprint he would be among the absolute protagonists but we believe he will have to take care of the direction along the way to avoid nasty surprises. It costs 23 million and scored 249 points.

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