Serie A Preview 2009/10: AS Roma

Main Transfers: Stefano Guberti (Bari)

Outlook: Contrary to most other clubs, most rumours surrounding Roma haven't included players' names but names of those who could buy the club from the Sensi family. So far, however, nothing concrete has come about meaning that nothing has been made available to be spent on new players.

That might change now that Alberto Aquilani has been sacrificed to raise some funds - without being missed by many - even if none have been used so far despite a host of players being linked.

As things stand, Roma start the season with effectively the same men as last season with the hope that at least fortune favours them a bit more. Indeed injuries ravaged their squad which led to questions being asked about the competence of their medical squad.

With a florid youth system, Roma can look within to bbolster their squad but that is hardly likely to allow them challenge for the league.

Manager: Luciano Spalletti has found out the hard way that people quickly turn on you when results aren't going your way as he ended the season being booed by his own fans. Which, of course, is extremely short sighted as he is the one has got them to play such good football in recent years.

Key Man: There is no doubt that Francesco Totti (pictured) is Roma's main man. Forget the technical skills that he adds to the team, his most important quality is the belief that other players seem to get when they're playing with him.

One to Look Out For: After a couple of years loaned out, Stefano Okaka might finally get an opportunity to prove his worth in Rome. Finding space in their forward line, however, won’t be an easy task.

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