Worlds: Alaphilippe back with spring form after injury troubles

Julian Alaphilippe has hit the sort of form for the UCI Road World Championships that saw him finish on the podium at Milan-San Remo earlier this year, according to his coach, who is optimistic about the Frenchman's chances of becoming world champion on Sunday.

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