Roma forward Gervinho is back in full training and has reportedly targeted a return to first-team action against Sassuolo in Serie A this weekend.

Gervinho has missed Roma's last three matches after pulling up with a hamstring problem during last month's top-of-the-table clash with Napoli, which the Giallorossi won 2-0.

The Ivorian forward has stepped up his recovery from the hamstring strain and could be included in Rudi Garcia's squad to face the newly-promoted side on Sunday, according to reports in the Italian media.

Since reuniting with former Lille boss Garcia in the Eternal City, Gervinho has shown flashes of the form that saw Arsenal part with £10m for his services in 2011, scoring three goals in eight appearances.

Without Gervinho and captain Francesco Totti, the Giallorossi's record-breaking run of wins ended at 10 matches last weekend, although Roma stayed unbeaten under Garcia with a 1-1 draw at Torino.