The full-back expects a tough test against the Giallorossi, but assures they will not hold back at the Stadio Olimpico.

AS Roma and AC Milan will square off in tonight’s Posticipo, with the Rossoneri eager to take full advantage of Inter’s slip-up against Cagliari and edge closer to the leaders at the top of the table.

“I think it will be an exciting game, Roma went through a positive spell before the Christmas break and they have proved to be a great side over the past few seasons,” Luca Antonini told Romagiallorossa.com.

“They will miss [Francesco] Totti who is a true leader but we cannot forget that they have several quality players.”

The Lupi skipper will be sidelined until at least the end of this month after picking up a thigh strain in the game with Catania, but David Beckam will be available for Milan, and could make his Serie A debut tonight.

“I think he will be able to play against Roma because he has settled in well,” noted Antonini.

“He is a true professional, he trained hard and I can assure you that he is an easy-going lad.

“The Giallorossi will have to fear us, as Milan are here in Rome to win and claim the full points, at all costs.”