Taddei, who played in the 0-0 first leg draw at the Olympic stadium, was laid low by a fever after the 3-0 home win against Reggina on February 25 before suffering a thigh strain.

On Saturday he trained alone in Rome while his team were drawing 1-1 with Ascoli, Serie A's bottom club.

Italian media reports said Taddei was almost certain to start in France on the right-hand side of midfield, with Simone Perrotta in the centre and Brazilian Mancini on the left. Francesco Totti will probably play as a lone striker.

Philippe Mexes and Christian Chivu are expected to play in central defence, flanked by Christian Panucci at right-back and Max Tonetto at left-back.

Montenegrin striker Mirko Vucinic should be on the bench despite picking up an ankle injury against Ascoli that required stitches.