This game potentially comes a few days too early for Francesco Totti's return to action, after being on the sidelines since October 23. There are claims that a specially designed boot may be available to him for the game against Cagliari on December 5, in an attempt to hurry along his comeback.

It is not that Roma have not coped admirably without him and several other injuries thrust upon them, and they find themselves only three points behind leaders Inter.

Udinese will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run, you will have to think all the way back to week five for their last taste of defeat, when they were beaten 3-2 in Genoa. They have conceded a mere five away goals in total this season, something Roma will need to overcome if they are to put even more pressure on Inter.

Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani will still be missing for the home side, but in Daniele De Rossi and David Pizarro, they two more than adequate deputies.

Udinese have Brazilian defender Dias Felipe suspended and Cristina Zapata also doubtful, Damiano Ferronetti is the likely stand-by.

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