Michael Bradley will fill in for the suspended Daniele De Rossi for this afternoon's clash against Atalanta.
Roma coach Aurelio Andreazzoli has had to reshuffle his pack with De Rossi and Francesco Totti both ruled out through suspension.
The visitors continue with their three-man defence, while Marquinho and Erik Lamela support Pablo Osvaldo up front.
Out-of-form Atalanta welcome back Giacomo Bonaventura and Davide Biondini into their midfield after their suspensions.
German Denis will be the man expected to provide the goals for the home side after being chosen to lead the line.
Atalanta: Consigli; Raimondi, Stendardo, Contini, Brivio; Bonaventura, Carmona, Biondini, Giorgi; Livaja, Denis
Roma: Stekelenburg; Piris, Burdisso, Marquinhos; Torosidis, Bradley, Pjanic, Balzaretti; Lamela, Marquinho; Osvaldo
Sam Hughes
