Alpecin-Deceuninck have dominated the previous two editions of Paris-Roubaix, having locked out the top two positions on the podium at the Vélodrome André-Pétrieux.
On both occasions, Mathieu van der Poel secured the win with a long-range solo move while teammate Jasper Philipsen sprinted home to take second place. This time around, the pair head into the race nursing illness and injury, though both riders said on Friday that they hope to be at full fitness for Sunday's race.
