Gervinho will step up for Roma in the absences of Edin Dzeko and Francesco Totti for the Champions League clash with BATE, says Rudi Garcia.
Ahead of Roma's Champions League clash with BATE, manager Rudi Garcia has backed the "brilliant" Gervinho to fill the void left in attack following injuries to Edin Dzeko and Francesco Totti.
Roma, which has made its worst start to a season since Garcia took charge in 2013, drew with reigning champion Barcelona on matchday one of Group E, while BATE was beaten comprehensively by Bayer Leverkusen.
Tuesday's meeting is the first-ever between the two sides, though BATE has faced Serie A opposition on eight occasions in the past – losing four and drawing the rest.