Livorno are unmistakably a side on the up, with three wins out of their last four fixtures meaning they are out of the relegation zone thanks to new coach Giancarlo Camolese, although for that impressive run to continue they will need to catch Roma some way below their best.

Roma have displayed all the credentials as serious challengers to Inter and this will be another test, yet one they will expect to overcome. Francesco Totti will return, with the aid of his specially made boot, but they still have a number of injuries hampering them from fielding their strongest side. Amantino Mancini, Alberto Aquilani, Simone Perrotta, Marco Cassetti and Marco Andreolli are all unavailable. Livorno have defender Dario Knezevic suspended, but have Martin Bergvold, Antonio Filippini and Jose Vidigal all available again.

Roma are sure to be made to work hard, but their extra quality all over the field should be crucial in securing them all three points, if Livorno are to become embroiled in a relegation battle it will not be because of defeats against sides at the top end of the table. To catch live Serie A action, simply log onto www.free-football.tv for Livorno vs Roma live.