Kessiakoff ready to plan 2011 with Astana

Astana has finalised their 27-man team for the 2011 season with Roman Kreuziger and Alexander Vinokurov set to the lead the squad. Kreuziger signed from Liquigas this year and will help Vinokurov spearhead the team in the grand tours.

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