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Strootman in line for Roma return against Palermo

Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has confirmed the midfielder will be back and is ready to make his first appearance in almost 13 months.

Kevin Strootman will make his long-awaited return to Roma's matchday squad against Palermo on Sunday, coach Luciano Spalletti has confirmed.

The Netherlands international midfielder has undergone a lengthy rehabilitation from cruciate knee ligament surgery and last played a Serie A game against Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi over a year ago.

"Strootman will be back in the squad with us as of tomorrow," Spalletti said at his press conference.