Roma’s 18-month wait for a debut set to end

January 19, 2011
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Keeper Flavio Roma will be handed a debut by Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri 18 months after arriving to San Siro from Monaco.

The 36-year-old, who has three Italy caps to his name, is expected to start between the sticks in Coppa Italia game against Bari, after Christian Abbiati and Marco Amelia both picked up injuries last week.

Andrea Pirlo could also play some part following a one-month spell on the sidelines, as Milan look to make amends for the Lecce slip-up and qualify for the Coppa Italia semis.

Antonio Cassano is set to be handed his first start in Milan shirt after impressing in three substitute appearances following the transfer from Sampdoria.

Betfair sees Milan as hot favourites in this clash and offer odds of 1.30 (3/10) on home win, whereas Bari are priced at 12.90 (119/10).

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