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Stadio Olimpico

Roma return to the Olimpico to take on Messina in a real six-pointer. After two successive matches on the road, in which the Giallorossi have picked up a useful four points, Luigi Del Neri will be looking to continue this run of form on home turf.

Last season games in the capital virtually guaranteed three points, but the Olimpico has been less kind this year, seeing only four Roma victories to date. Messina are still looking for just their second away victory of the season, and need the points to consolidate their position in mid-table.

The Roma treatment room is still packed with the usual suspects, meaning that Cristian Chivu and Damiano Tommasi all sit this one out. Christian Panucci and Simone Perrotta have both been struggling with injuries, but are hopeful for a return. Amantino Mancini is in Brazil for family reasons but could be back by the weekend.

Messina Coach Bortolo Mutti must manage without Mamede, Riccardo Zampagna and Luca Fusco.

Roma (probable): Pelizzoli, Ferrari, Mexes, Dellas, Cufre, Aquilani, De Rossi, Dacourt, Totti, Montella, Cassano

Messina (probable): Storari, Zoro, Aronica, Rezaei, Parisi, Iliev, Coppola, Donati, Sullo, Amoroso, Di Napoli

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