Totti ruled out of Valencia game through injury

AS ROMA coach Fabio Capello has been dealt a serious blow ahead of tonight’s must-win Champions League clash at home to Valencia with captain Francesco Totti ruled out of the match with a back injury.

“Totti has a back injury. We hoped he could recover in time, but he is in too much pain,” said Capello at Monday's press conference. The loss of their inspirational skipper, who suffered the injury in Saturday's 0-0 draw at home to Brescia, is a major disappointment for Capello whose future could depend on the outcome of the match.

The former Real Madrid coach, who guided Roma to the league title in 2002, could be on his way out if Roma lose their third second phase match in succession.