O'Connor and Cosnefroy the big names, Van Avermaet and Naesen still in the squad
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To simplify things, however, let's continue the analysis of the teams in detail, trying to pick out the most interesting riders to buy, the expected big names and any surprises.
AG2R , for example, starts with slightly lower expectations than in 2022, given the not particularly brilliant season, but you will also be able to pick up some interesting riders in the French formation.
The most expensive will be Ben O'Connor , with 25 fantamillions , but the Australian will have to redeem himself from a season that saw him less brilliant than the surprising 2021. With 23 fantamillions we then find Benoit Cosnefroy , a talented and good racer for a day, but which could give above all placements.
Let's go down to 12 fantamillioni , the value of Greg Van Avermaet , a man of great experience and able to bring some bonuses, but in sharp decline compared to a couple of years ago.
The same goes for Oliver Naesen , from whom much more was expected and which you will find at a "clearance" price of 9 fantamillion ; in 2022 it was inconclusive, but if it returns to levels of three years ago, you could make a good deal on that figure.
The 10 fantamillions that you can bet on Andrea Vendrame , a fast runner able to score good placements, are safer.
At 7,000,000 you will find a forward like Bouchard , while at 6, you might expect some bonuses from Sarreau , as well as from Parte Paintre , listed at 5,000,000 .
On the other hand, Clément Venturini is listed at 4 fantamillions , a sprinter who, however, in 2022, has never been able to compete at the highest levels.
At 3 fantamillions you could find some unexpected bonuses from Felix Gall , still young (born in '98) or Nans Peters and Schar , listed at 2 fantamillions.
In principle, AG2R is a less popular team than in past seasons, certainly not the most captivating team from which to draw your bonuses. However, if you fish well, you might find some opportunities.
All quotes:
O'CONNOR Ben AG2R 25
COSNEFROY Benoit AG2R 23
VAN AVERMAET Greg AG2R 12
VENDRAME Andrea AG2R 10
NAESEN Oliver AG2R 9
BOUCHARD Geoffrey AG2R 7
SARREAU Marc AG2R 6
PARET-PEINTRE Aurelien AG2R 5
VENTURINI Clement AG2R 4
GALL Felix AG2R 3
DEWULF Stan AG2R 2
GODON Dorian AG2R 2
PETERS Nans AG2R 2
SCHAR Michael AG2R 2
TRONCHON Baptiste AG2R 2
BAUDIN Alex AG2R 1
BERTHET Clement AG2R 1
CHEREL Mikael AG2R 1
GAUTHERAT Pierre AG2R 1
HANNINEN Jaakko AG2R 1
LAPEIRA Paul AG2R 1
NAESEN Lawrance AG2R 1
PARET-PEINTRE Valentin AG2R 1
PRODHOMME Nicolas AG2R 1
RAUGEL Antoine AG2R 1
RETAILLEAU Valentin AG2R 1
TOUZE Damien AG2R 1
WARBASSE Larry AG2R 1
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