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Italian champion Elisa Longo Borghini withdraws from Milan-San Remo Women due to illness, announced by her UAE ADQ team. Just a day before the race, she develops a virus and upper respiratory tract infection, forcing her out. Longo Borghini was a top contender, nearly winning last year's inaugural edition.
Her absence reshapes the race dynamics, favoring sprinters like defending champion Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-ProTime). Alena Amialiusik steps in as her replacement, joining teammates Mavi García, Dominika Włodarczyk, Eleonora Gasparrini, Silvia Persico, and Chapman.
Longo Borghini started the season strong, winning the queen stage and overall at the UAE Tour Women, finishing fourth at Strade Bianche, and claiming victory at Trofeo Oro. UAE ADQ shifts from favorites to underdogs without her tactical edge on the Cipressa and Poggio.
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