Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco concedes Edin Dzeko is short of confidence.

Di Francesco admits his striker needs a goal.

He said: “The statistics are clear, we create more chances than any other side in Serie A this season, meaning we have a style of play, an identity and know what we have to do. We must rediscover the determination and grit that we have been missing lately. I only know one way to break through that wall and that is to put the ball in the net.

“Look at Cengiz Under. After that goal against Verona, he has been scoring repeatedly in training where he didn't before. I have been a player, so I know the importance of breaking a goal drought and these lads, above all Edin Dzeko, need a goal.

“All I can do is put them in the best position to score and ensure they have more shots on target. Dzeko is in fine shape physically, he trains hard and I'm convinced he'll score as soon as possible, because we really need his goals."