Roma must get back to winning ways in Week 25 against Livorno or miss the Champions’ League train altogether. There were signs that the Giallorossi’s troubles were coming to an end after a nightmare start to the season. But just when they were on the verge of getting back into the top-four, results have suffered a worrying dip in form.

Gigi Del Neri’s side have collected just two points from their last three games, falling to a 2-0 defeat at Inter last week. Goalkeeper Ivan Pelizzoli was recalled to the side but he may be dropped yet again after another far from impressive display. The Coach has more issues to resolve too as the dismissed Philippe Mexes is suspended along with Antonio Cassano.

That may force the tactician to play with a 4-4-2 or keep faith with a 3-4-3, by inserting Mancini in a more advanced position. Tommasi and Chivu are still sidelined with injury, even if the latter is just weeks away from a return.

Livorno’s incredible season continues after Roberto Donadoni’s men beat high-flying Sampdoria 1-0 on Sunday. Given Roma’s form and their own – three wins and a draw in their last six – they may fancy their chances of an upset at the Stadio Olimpico.

Roma (probable): Pelizzoli; Panucci, Dellas, Ferrari, Cufre; De Rossi, Dacourt, Perrotta; Mancini, Montella, Totti

Livorno (probable): Amelia; Melara, A Lucarelli, Galante; Balleri, Grauso, Passoni, Vidigal, Doga; Vigiani, C Lucarelli

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