Ganna carries Italian hopes for Milan-San Remo as Pogacar prepares his assault

Four-time Grand Tour winner Nibali won the 'La Classicissima' in 2018 and was himself the first rider from the Mediterranean nation in 12 years to claim the honours in one of the sport's most important races. But this year's edition comes at a good time for Ganna who finished second overall in last week's Tirreno-Adriatico stage race, highlighting that he is more than just a time-trial and track specialist. The 28-year-old's form is such that he was picked by countryman Jonathan Milan -- who as...