Roma travel to Portugal hoping to do the double over Sporting Lisbon and move a step closer to the next round.
Totti missing for Roma ahead of Sporting test
Roma travel to Portugal hoping to do the double over Sporting Lisbon and move a step closer to the next round of the UEFA Champions League.
The Italians prevailed 2-1 in the first meeting between the two sides and they will be aiming to six points clear of Sporting in Group F with victory at the Jose Alvalade.
Roma will be without captain and talisman Francesco Totti as he is still missing with the ankle injury he picked up in the opening game between the two sides.
The Giallorossi will also be missing midfield duo Rodrigo Taddei and Alberto Aquilani and defender Christian Panucci through injury.
Marco Cassetti is expected to start at right-back in place of the injured Panucci.
Sporting are boosted by the news that goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic has recovered from a knock sustained last weekend against Naval and should start between the posts.
The home side are without striker Derlei and defender Pedro Silva because of knee injuries.
Leandro Romagnoli faces a late fitness test after missing training on Tuesday.
