Totti Unavailable For Italian Supercup

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There was some good news and some bad news today for Roma fans worried about injured captain Francesco Totti's situation. First came the news from professor Mariani, the doctor who operated him, that the player's conditions are good, and that his recovery is proceeding steadily.

But the bad news was that the Roma captain will not be available for the Italian Supercup final against Inter on 24 August. This was revealed by Totti himself to the microphones of TV channel RaiDue: "Will I be back for the Supercup? No, the recovery is going well but I won't be there. I need two more months."

The number 10's last match was on 19 April, when he was injured to his knee during a league match against Livorno. Unfortunately for the Roma fans, then, it will take a little longer for their hero to come back on the pitch in an official match.

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Totti's Return To Action Approved

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The Giallorossi talisman was struck down with a nasty ligament injury when his side played Livorno in May.

The number 10 underwent surgery and rehabilitation, and he is now ready to return to the side to take part in full training.

Professor Mariani has looked after Totti ever since his injury and the surgeon has given the player the all clear.

“Totti’s conditions are good,” Professor Mariani told Romanews.eu.

“His muscular condition has improved and the medical pahse of his recovery is over.

“Now he can begin preparing athletically and rejoin the team.

“He can go back to work with the Roma coaches, now it’s down to mister Spalletti.

“He’s not ready to play a full game just yet but he game take part in the mini games during training with his team mates.

“Now he has to overcome the fear barrier.”

It’s good news for Spalletti and Roma as the Giallorossi will be hoping to challenge for the Scudetto and Champions League. Totti’s return will be a massive boost for I Lupi.

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Roma Deny Eto'o Offers And Blast Spanish Media

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Reports in Spanish daily ‘Sport’ claimed that Roma were ready to bid €25m for the Cameroon international as well as offer him a mega €6m per year deal.

However, the club have released a statement denying what the Spanish media reported on Friday morning.

A statement on the club’s official website reads:

“With reference to the news published in the Spanish daily ‘Sport’ as well as other news agency’s regarding a presumed offer for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o,

“AS Roma SPA would like to communicate that the club never made such an offer.

“Such news as well as the financial facts stated in the reports are untrue and unfounded.”

Earlier on Friday afternoon, Luciano Spalletti, had revealed that he was interested in Samuel Eto’o at one point, but the player’s high demands ruined any potential deal.

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He's Just Eto'o Expensive - Spalletti

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The Cameroon international looks set for a summer exit from Camp Nou and a number of club’s including the Giallorossi as well as Milan were after him.

However, his high price tag and mega-wage demands have scuppered any real interest from Roma who were interested for quite some time.

Spalletti has revealed that the club cannot move for superstar players with exagerated salary expectations.

“Eto’o is a player that we simply cannot afford. He’s too expensive,” Spalletti told Il Romanista.

“I had made enquiries for Eto’o a while back and I also wanted Gianluca Zambrotta but their wages were just completely out of our reach.

“Baptista? He’s a good player. As for David Silva, He, like the others has high costs behind him.”

The Giallorossi have been heavily linked with the Los Che midfielder but a deal doesn’t seem on the horizon, despite reports claiming otherwise.

Roma need to ensure they sign a player pronto before the new season takes full swing if the are to challenge for major honours.

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Roma Have Made An Offer For Silva - Agent

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The Giallorossi have been after the Spanish international all summer as Luciano Spalletti tries to add some muscle to his side.

Reports in Spain claimed that Silva was on the verge of moving to the Italian capital.

The player’s agent has now confirmed that an offer has been made but he was reluctant to talk any further on the affair.

“I haven’t had any contact with Roma but I know that the Italian club have made an offer to Valencia for the player,” Llorente told LaRomaSiamoNoi.it.

“I do not know in what terms or circumstances this offer was made but I can confirm that Roma did offer a certain amount for Silva.”

The amount believed to have been offered by the club is around €25m and now it’s down to the Mestalla side to respond.

Silva would be a great addition to I Lupi as they prepare to challenge for the Champions League and Scudetto next term.

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We Can Win The Scudetto - Doni

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The Brazilian shot-stopper is getting ready to begin his fourth campaign with the Olimpico-based side and he is confident of glory.
Doni believes that by signing just two more players, his side will be capable of Scudetto and Champions League success.

“We have shown great things over the last to seasons,” Doni told Il Corriere Dello Sport.

“We are convinced that we can do better but we need two more players to come in.

“We want to fight for the Scudetto and go as far as possible in the Champions League.

“Baptista? I know him well, he’s a great player and he would be a good addition to our team.”

The Giallorossi just missed out on lifting the Scudetto last term when the title race went down to the wire.

Roma have been playing second fiddle to Inter for too long and no doubt Doni will be hoping the roles are reversed this season.

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Roma To Test Barça With Eto'o Bid

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After a summer of speculation surrounding the Cameroonian striker, a solution may now be only days away with the Giallorossi preparing to make their move, according to Sport.

Eto'o returned from an extended holiday intent on answering his critics in Catalunya after the board members and coach Pep Guardiola had gone public with their desire to sell him.

In his first few days back, the former Real Mallorca star insisted that he would only leave for the right offer and details emerged that he was demanding between €8m and €10m per season.

That appeared to be prohibitive with the majority of interested parties pulling out, while Barça's asking price of €30m was also too steep for many.

But Roma have money after the sale of Mancini to Inter and are intent on making a star signing this summer and have identified Eto'o as a player that could help them in Serie A and the Champions League.

An opening gambit of €25m will bring the Blaugrana to the negotiating table, while €6m-per-season has already attracted the interest of Eto'o's agent, José María Mesalles.

Whether a move to Roma appeals will be down to how well Eto'o performs with Barça on their trip to the United States, because he is not keen to leave the club.

His departure would also force Barcelona to make a move for a new striker, but with the majority of their summer targets vowing not to move that could be a factor too.

Lucas Brown, Goal.com