Roma coach Luciano Spalletti is relying on captain Francesco Totti to provide the inspiration needed to overcome Lyon and send his side into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
The Rossoneri could manage no more than a goalless draw in the first leg two weeks ago, meaning that a failure to find the net would see them exit the competition, and Spalletti has insisted Totti, top scorer in Serie A this season with 16 goals, is the man to fire them through.
“Totti is an extraordinary talent,” admitted coach Luciano Spalletti. “I hope he will make the difference against Lyon.”
“This is a crucial game for our future and for the history of Roma. It will mean so much to the fans and we must remember this. On Tuesday we will be ready.”
Totti will continue in a lone striking role, with Mancini, Rodrigo Taddei and Simone Perrotta just behind, and Daniele de Rossi protecting the back four alongside David Pizarro.
Lyon will once again look to their midfield maestro Juninho Pernambucano to provide their creative spark, and feed the front trio of Florent Malouda, Fred, and Sydney Govou.
Lyon are without the suspended Jeremie Toulalan, who is likely to be replaced by Alou Diarra in midfield.
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