AS Roma captain Daniele de Rossi admits he senses his career is coming to the end.

The 35-year-old has been out since October 28 with a cartilage injury, and is unlikely to be fit to face Juventus on Saturday.

“When I was young I'd have signed in any way to play half the Serie A games I have," De Rossi told DAZN.

“I'm a lucky guy, I've done the job I love, in the city I love, with the people I love. It weighs on me to look over the ravine, because I know the end is near, especially with this injury.

“I've tasted what it means to be away from the squad, and I know it's going to hurt me when I stop doing this job.

“Whether that's six months, a year, or three years, time is running out on my career.

“This is the most serious injury of my career, it's a cartilage problem, I've suffered a serious injury. It would be very serious if I were to tear it again at 35.

“It takes time, I've started running and kicking the ball but I'm still behind.

“The future? I have this dream of being a Coach, and if I have to think about all the things a Coach has to do what scares me most is doing 100 interviews a week!"