Cicinho says he's back to help new Roma coach Claudio Ranieri.

The Brazil fullback has been out of action for six months with a knee injury and Ranieri said: "I think it will not happen tomorrow against Fiorentina, but on Wednesday in Palermo I might be ready to play from the start.

"I have a longing to return, I feel like a kid. Anyway I shall try not to force too much after a long stop due to the knee operation. I want to give my contribution to Roma, hoping that this is a season full of satisfaction."