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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Roma's Perotti out of Liverpool game, Strootman a doubt

Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco expects winger Diego Perotti to be out for two weeks, sidelining him for the Liverpool return leg.

Roma's Perotti out of Liverpool game, Strootman a doubt
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Diego Perotti is expected to miss the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool, while Kevin Strootman is also a doubt. Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco confirmed on Friday that Perotti could be out for two weeks, with Strootman set to sit out Saturday's Serie A game against Chievo, although details of their respective injuries were not revealed. 

Kevin Strootman at Anfield in the first leg.
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Kevin Strootman at Anfield in the first leg.CARL RECINEREUTERS

Perotti on target at Anfield

Perotti struck a late penalty in a 5-2 first-leg defeat at Anfield on Tuesday, giving Di Francesco's side a glimmer of hope after Mohamed Salah destroyed his old club with two goals and two assists.

But Roma's chances of replicating the stirring 3-0 comeback win they produced against Barcelona in the last round, which would send them to the final, would be damaged by Perotti and Strootman's absence. 

Sadio Mané
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Reds waiting on Mané

Liverpool could be without Sadio Mané for Wednesday's clash at the Stadio Olimpico after Jürgen Klopp confirmed the winger is carrying a knock, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sustained a season-ending knee injury early in the first leg.