Roma has a whole list of injuries to deal with, defenders Juan and Mexes, goalkeeper Doni, midfielders Perrotta and De Rossi and forwards Totti and Vucinic.
The Giallorossi were penalized by the absences in Saturday’s match against Palermo. Roma lost 3-1 to Palermo.Roma took the lead after Baptista’s goal but Palermo fought back to turn the score in their favor.
The Giallorossi could manage only a 1-1 against Napoli in their Serie A opening.
Roma will start the Champions League campaign next week against Romanian champions Cluj.
It remains to be seen how coach Luciano Spalletti will manage the situation.
