AS Roma boss Rudi Garcia insists Juan Manuel Iturbe is in his plans.
Iturbe has struggled since a 22m move to the capital in the summer.
Garcia said: "Manuel is a player who works hard and is always committed. He played well against Udinese and Lazio.
"In Palermo he didn't do as much, as is true of the whole team, he struggled one-on-one which is something we struggle with since Gervinho is missing.
"He can do great things for the team, and the team also has to adapt to him. I'm convinced he'll do great things in the second half of the season.
"He can follow the path taken by Ljajic."