De Rossi's revitalised Roma face first test against Inter Milan

Daniele De Rossi faces the first true test of his new Roma regime on Saturday as rampant Inter Milan come to town looking to defend their four-point Serie A lead.

Former Italy midfielder and Roma icon De Rossi has had a perfect start since taking charge of his boyhood team last month. Three wins from three have calmed some of the fan anger at Jose Mourinho being sacked and have put Roma firmly back in the mix for Champions League football. Roma are one point from Italy's top four, although they have played a game more than fourth-placed Atalanta who are at Genoa on Sunday.

Saturday's test is of a different order of magnitude as Italy's best team travel to Rome on a run of six straight wins in all competitions and a 20th Serie A title firmly in their sight.