Atalanta vs Roma preview - Krkic boost for Giallorossi

Roma have received good news ahead of Sunday's match at Atalanta with striker Bojan Krkic available for selection.

Bojan did not complete Friday's training session after sustaining a knock to his right knee, but the Spanish forward reassured the club's fans he will be fit to play in Bergamo.

"It's nothing serious," Bojan said. "I will be able to train tomorrow (Saturday) regularly and play this weekend."

Bojan's availability is a boost for Roma coach Luis Enrique considering captain Francesco Totti must serve a one-match ban.

The Giallorossi, who edged out Parma 1-0 last weekend to climb to fifth in the standings, have not won on the road since December.

Since then, the Romans have mustered just one point of a possible nine away from home.

Luis Enrique does not want his players to get distracted by next weekend's city derby against Lazio.

"Of course I want to win the derby," he said. "But the only thing that should be on my players' mind is the game at Atalanta.

"It is dangerous to think of the derby right now but the best way to prepare for the game against Lazio is to beat Atalanta, who are a dangerous team.

"We must give continuity to our results and Sunday's game is important."

Atalanta have lost just twice at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia stadium this season but are well aware of the challenge that awaits them this weekend.

"We are going through a good run of form," said Atalanta midfielder Luca Cigarini said. "But on Sunday we face a big test against a top team like Roma and we will need to play at our very best to get a positive result."

Last weekend's goalless result at Novara lifted Stefano Colantuono's Atalanta to 15th place, seven points clear of the relegation zone.

Atalanta will be bolstered by the return of defender Thomas Manfredini from suspension.