Roma forward Amantino Mancini is looking forward to taking on Juventus in Turin this Saturday.

The capital club travel north for a crucial showdown between second and third place and the stakes could hardly be higher. While the Juve camp are confident of trimming the Giallorossi’s lead over them to a single point, Mancini is also relishing the challenge.

“It is a direct battle for second spot and it will be a tough game,” the former Venezia man told Studio Sport.

“The Bianconeri are a good side and they are growing, but the important thing is for us to win and bring home the three points.

“It is an exciting prospect, as we want to test our abilities and I’m certain that it will be a great game.”

The title race may have sipped away from Luciano Spalletti’s side, but Mancini is taking each game as it comes.

“Eight points is a lot, but we have to get on with our own championship,” he insisted.

“We know that chasing Inter is hard because they are so good, but we just need to win as many games as possible.”

Mancini concluded with a thought for injured compatriot Ronaldo, whose career is in jeopardy.

“He is an idol for me,” the 27-year-old said. “I am very sad at his situation and I hope that he can heal. He is a player I always enjoying watching on the pitch.”