Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini is back from suspension and believes the club are “working” to bring Romelu Lukaku to the club.
Their Serie A match against Verona will kick off at 19.45:18.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) at the Stadio Bentegodi.
You can follow all the preparations and activities for this match, Milan-Torino, Frosinone-Atalanta and Monza-Empoli on the liveblogs.
Sporting director Tiago Pinto will not be present tonight as he is in London for talks with Chelsea over Lukaku’s loan.
Captain Pellegrini spoke to DAZN and was asked what the former Inter striker can bring to this team.
“I don’t know what Lukaku will bring, but there are people who are working to make it happen. When it’s done we’ll see what he can bring, otherwise it’s going to be the best player to talk about any player in the world.” As it is
Bruno Conte is on the bench again tonight after a 2-2 draw with Salernitana as coach Jose Mourinho continues his sideline ban.
Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala were also suspended for the first game of the season, but they returned to the starting eleven and Leandro Paredes replaced Houssim Auer in midfield.