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Rocchi has Real chance Monday 1 October, 2007

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Lazio star striker Tommaso Rocchi has rated his chances of playing against Real Madrid on Wednesday as 50 per cent.

The 30-year-old marksman left the pitch with an ankle injury in the Biancocelesti’s 1-1 draw with Reggina last weekend.

After comprehensive scans, the extent of the injury has been revealed and it is more serious than a standard sprain as there is some ligament damage.

“The player is resting and undergoing physiotherapy,” a statement from the club’s medics revealed. “The staff will do everything possible to get him back to fitness for the game against Real.”

Rocchi is also remaining as positive as possible ahead of one of the biggest games in Lazo’s recent history.

“I am a bit beaten up, but I feel better than I did yesterday,” he insisted. “I reckon whether I make it or not is 50-50.”

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