Claudio Ranieri's side finished a close second in the Scudetto race last season, but have started the new campaign in appalling form and lie second from bottom.

And goalless Totti's spot in the team has come under the spotlight, with Ranieri saying earlier this week that nobody's place in the starting line-up is safe.

"As captain of Roma, I reiterate that I do not want to be a problem for this team," Totti said in the Corriere dello Sport.

"If whoever has the power to decide in this club believes that I have become a problem for the team, he has the duty to tell me so that I can take my own decisions.

"I don't want to be a burden for anyone.

"I have always been and will continue to be available for this team, to help our fans dream and help Roma win.

"I have not had the incisive cutting edge to allow the team to win. But I have never disrespected the club, the coach or my team-mates.

"I am available to play in whatever role the coach asks me to play, even though it may mean more quantity and less quality in my performances.

"But just like in the past, I will adapt myself to any tactical situation because I don't believe that from one season to the next I no longer know how to play football.

"I am sure that together, like we have in the past, we will find the best solution for coming out of this crisis."

The Rome outfit are the latest in a string of Italian clubs to be linked with a potential bid for the 19-year-old following previous reported interest from Bologna and Palermo.

But the player himself is confident that he is part of Alex Ferguson's future plans, and is happy that the club look set to hang on to him.

"Will I be joining Lazio in the January transfer market? No, I don't think so," Macheda told Ansa.

"Ferguson has said that I am not for sale.

"What can I say, I am very pleased to hear that, especially as these words have come from a coach with the charisma and history of Ferguson."

ROME (Reuters CAIRO) - For the umpteenth time, the policy Claudio Ranieri received a protest from Roma courtier.

This time, turn to striker Marco Borriello who complained about the coach's decision to pull out in the middle of the fight against Napoli on Sunday night.

Ranieri Mirko Vucinic Montenegro lower bomber to replace Borriello in 62 minutes, not long before sealing the victory over Napoli Marek Hamsik and an own goal Nicolas Burdisso.

Italian striker admitted surprise to end the game faster. Moreover, former architect of Juventus mention fatigue as the reason behind the decision. The player is on loan from AC Milan insist, fine condition.

"I think, the players back Neapolitans much more tired than I was when I was out of the field," complained Borriello as reported by Sky Sports on Monday (4/10/2010).

"When they called my number, it is quite surprising. But this is already a decision and as a player you have to respect it," said 28-year striker.

"The reason I'm tired it's not true. I do not want to look for trouble, but I do not want to lie," due diligence.

This is not the first time in the field Ranieri policy is a wedge in his foster children. Last week, the relationship Ranieri and captain Francesco Totti is rumored to crack following the decision to replace Er Pupone Vucinic on the big match with Inter Milan cons.

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From bottom, Italy's defender Mattia Cassani, coach Cesare Prandelli, and defenders Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini and Cristian Molinaro during a training session ahead of Friday's soccer match against Northern Ireland, at the Coverciano training center, near Florence, Italy, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010

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Here are the Goalkeepers Trio... you bet each one is wondering whether they will play or not. Everything will be decided based on their trainings. A "Kodak moment " of the trio during the training session. Bologna goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano, Palermo goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu, and Parma goalkeeper Antonio Mirante.

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AS Roma forward Marco Borriello and Sampdoria forward Giampaolo Pazzini during training. The question is who will be in the starting line up along Cassano. 90% chances it will be Pazzini.

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AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo with Sampdoria midfielder Angelo Palombo during the practice match game. Pirlo considered among the untouchables in the lineup.

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Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio tackling -- more like a pushing --- here Sampdoria forward Antonio Cassano during practice match game. Oh my gosh... is Daniele De Rossi with half shorts????

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Christian Molinaro, Simone Pepe and Giorgio Chiellini during the Italy Training Session at Coverciano on October 5, 2010 in Florence, Italy.

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Palermo defender Mattia Cassani and Stefano Mauri challenging for control of the ball during the practice math game.

AC Milan could be without goalkeeper Christian Abbiati for the trip to Real Madrid CF on 19 October after the 33-year-old strained his right thigh in Saturday's Serie A win at Parma FC.

Goalkeeper Christian Abbiati is a major doubt for AC Milan's trip to Real Madrid CF in UEFA Champions League Group G on 19 October because of a thigh injury.

Tests have confirmed that Abbiati strained his right thigh during the Rossoneri's 1-0 win at Parma FC on Saturday and according to the Milan medical staff the 33-year-old "will be out of action for 15 to 20 days".

The former Club Atlético de Madrid player could therefore miss a return to the Spanish capital when Milan take on Group G leaders Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. Massimiliano Allegri's men are second in the section with four points, two behind their next opponents, after beating AJ Auxerre at home and drawing at AFC Ajax.

Chelsea FC are likely to be without centre-back Alex for the 19 October trip to FC Spartak Moskva after the Brazilian sustained a thigh injury in Sunday's victory over Arsenal FC.

Defender Alex is expected to sit out Chelsea FC's UEFA Champions League Group F game at FC Spartak Moskva on 19 October because of a thigh muscle injury.

The 28-year-old centre-back sustained the injury in the closing stages of Sunday's 2-0 home victory against Arsenal FC after scoring Chelsea's second goal and has since withdrawn from the Brazil squad to face Ukraine on Monday. "It is estimated he will be out for three weeks," a club statement read.

English titleholders Chelsea are level with Spartak at the top of Group F after winning their opening two matches, against MŠK Žilina and Olympique de Marseille.