The Giallorossi already knew they would have problems in defence for this match, as Philippe Mexes and Christian Panucci are suspended following their derby dismissals.

On top of that problem, Luciano Spalletti must do without the injured Vucinic, Doni, Cicinho, Juan, Aquilani and Jeremy Menez.

Francesco Totti is back in action, but several youth team players have to bolster the squad.

Roma squad: Pizarro, Totti, Taddei, Pipolo, Motta, Filipe, Loria, De Rossi, Riise, Baptista, Perrotta, Diamoutene, Tonetto, Montella, Artur, Julio Sergio, Brighi, Brosco, D’Alessandro, Stojan, Malomo, Mladen, Cassetti.