Roma boss Rudi Garcia says Francesco Totti is still in his plans.
The Giallorossi captain is 38-years-old, and with the arrival of Edin Dzeko, there has been speculation he will play a bit-part role this season.
“We're fortunate to have a great captain," Garcia declared.
“Nothing has changed with the quality of someone who is a champion on the field and in life. He was invaluable [in the pre-season friendly] against Valencia.
“[But] Soon he'll be 39-years-old, and he can't play every game without losing some sharpness and fitness.
“He'll always be an advantage to the team as long as he's pleased to play the game of his Roma."