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Spalletti loses Panucci Saturday 15 September, 2007

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Luciano Spalletti believes it will be a tough match with Reggina, especially as Christian Panucci and Mirko Vucinic are out.

“It will be a difficult game and we must not underestimate any opponent, let alone one that has played two great games with Atalanta and Torino,” said the Roma Coach.

“Reggina have changed a lot from last season, but they are a renovated squad, not one that has been taken to pieces.”

The Giallorossi are defending the Serie A leadership and their 100 per cent record ahead of the Champions League.

Amantino Mancini, David Pizarro, Juan and Matteo Ferrari are back in the side, but Panucci, Vucinic and Marco Andreolli have not made the trip down to Calabria.

“Ferrari is ready and I think he can play around 45 minutes. Juan trained well today, but we have to see how he reacts to that strain over the next few hours. In any case, we have the option of putting Marco Cassetti in central defence,” continued Spalletti.

“Mancini is back in training, but we have to keep a close eye on everyone’s progress so as not to run unnecessary risks.”

Roma squad: Curci, Cicinho, Juan, Mexes, Pizarro, Aquilani, Totti, Taddei, Giuly, Antunes, De Rossi, Esposito, Perrotta, Ferrari, Tonetto, Julio Sergio, Barusso, Mancini, Doni, Brighi, Cassetti.

we lose panucci and vucinic.2 new injuries for us.