Jonathan Milan, debuting in the Tour de France, is poised for a significant sprint in Lille, where winning the stage will earn the first yellow jersey of 2025. He possesses an Olympic gold medal, showcasing his experience and capability. Milan feels the pressure but tries to manage it with a positive outlook, attributing his relaxation to his supportive team. He acknowledges the weight of expectations on him as the next Italian sprinting star, aiming to achieve what only two Italians have done in the past: win the opening stage and secure the yellow jersey.
"I can already sense the Tour is special, I feel the pressure but not that much," he told the media, including Cyclingnews, at the Lidl-Trek hotel before a training ride that included the last 20km of Saturday's opening stage.
"It's only right we put pressure on ourselves, we want to win, we want to take the yellow jersey, but I'm focused and relaxed too. I know I've got one of the best teams to help and arguably the best lead-out train to set me up for the sprint. All that helps me stay relaxed and eases the pressure."
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