GIALLOROSSI YORKSHIRE BLOG
Captain Daniele De Rossi will pull on the Roma shirt for one last time on Sunday night, as the season comes to a close with a home match against Parma.
It will be the last appearance of De Rossi's 18-year spell with his hometown club, a period which has seen him play more times for Roma than any player other than Francesco Totti. The 35-year-old will be starting the game, as confirmed by head coach Claudio Ranieri - also overseeing his last game with the club. Both have been big characters for Roma this season, and the squad will be looking to give them a fitting send-off. With the Stadio Olimpico sold out for the occasion, fans can expect an emotional atmosphere as the curtain closes on De Rossi's time playing for Roma. And with little to play for - it would take an extraordinary turn of events for the Lupi to qualify for the Champions League - all the attentions should be focused on celebrating the career and commitment of the club captain. Roma's squad is virtually at full strength, with Kostas Manolas still doubtful after missing last weekend's draw with Sassuolo. The visitors have a slightly longer injury list, which includes former Roma forward Gervinho. The Giallorossi are looking for a first final day win in four attempts, but they do have the opportunity to make it nine games unbeaten at the end of the season - better than any run of form Ranieri's predecessor Eusebio Di Francesco managed in his time at the club. The game kicks off at 7:30pm BST, coinciding with the matches involving Atalanta, Inter and AC Milan. However, Roma's match will not be shown on TV in the UK.
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