Team News: Francesco Totti starts for Roma against Sassuolo

Roma have named Francesco Totti in the starting lineup for their Serie A match against Sassuolo this afternoon.

The 38-year-old did not make an appearance in the 1-1 draw against Barcelona in midweek, but returns to spearhead their attack.

He is one of five changes made by Rudi Garcia, as Juan Iturbe, Miralem Pjanic, Vasilis Torosidis, Morgan De Sanctis and Maicon are all handed starts.

Meanwhile, Antonio Floro Flores, Gregoire Defrel and Matteo Politano will line up in a front three for the visitors.

Roma: De Sanctis, Maicon, Manolas, Rudiger, Torosidis, De Rossi, Pjanic, Nainggolan, Iturbe, Salah, Totti

Sassuolo: Consigli, Peluso, Cannavaro, Gazzola, Acerbi, Duncan, Missiroli, Magnanelli, Floro Flores, Defrel, Politano