According to RomaGiallorossa.com, Roma captain Francesco Totti will shake-off his thigh problem in time to take his place in the starting XI for tonights Champions League last 16 clash with Arsenal in London.

There were fears that the 32-year-old would be forced to sit out the crucial match after he felt pain in his right leg during yesterdays training session at the Emirates Stadium.

Totti will face a late fitness test to see how his adductor muscle responds but there are high hopes he will feature from the start.

However, Juan did not train at all yesterday and is definitely out. It seems that Brazilian full-back Cicinho will also have to watch the proceedings from the stands as he is still struggling with a knee problem.

Therefore, January signing Marco Motta will be employed at right-back, with either Simone Loria or Souleymane Diamoutene partnering Philippe Mexes in central defence.

Striker Mirko Vucinic is also a major doubt. Ex-Arsenal man Julio Baptista could play alongside Totti in attack.