THE CONTENDERS
TADEJ POGAČAR
UAE TEAM EMIRATES Pogačar had a productive March, winning four stages and the overall at the Volta a Catalunya in dominant fashion. It is hard to look past him, especially in the absence of Evenepoel.
CW rating ★★★★★
TOM PIDCOCK
INEOS GRENADIERS After winning the Amstel Gold Race last weekend, Pidcock has turned into a genuine contender for Liège, especially if Pogačar doesn’t dominate. The 24-year-old was the ‘best of the rest’ last year at Liège behind Evenepoel.
CW rating ★★★★
BENOÎT COSNEFROY
DECATHLON-AG2R
The Brabantse Pijl winner is on top form and so should not be discounted for Liège. He has the tenacity to hang on, and a sprint to finish it off, although he has never finished higher than 18th.
CW rating ★★★
DEMI VOLLERING
SD WORX-PROTIME Vollering has yet to win a race in 2024. The defending Liège champion has not been far from the top, finishing third at Strade Bianche, eighth at the Tour of Flanders and second at Brabantse Pijl, but will hope for more here.
CW rating ★★★★★
ELISA LONGO BORGHINI
LIDL-TREK
Such is the Italian’s focus on this block of racing that she skipped Parisroubaix to stay safe for the Ardennes. She won Brabantse Pijl last week by dropping Vollering, and will hope to do exactly the same on Sunday.
CW rating ★★★★★
KASIA NIEWIADOMA
CANYON-SRAM Niewiadoma once again finished on the podium of a big race with second at the Tour of Flanders. The Pole is targeting the Ardennes, and if she picks the right time to attack, she might finally take the Monument win that she craves.
CW rating ★★★★