Totti closes in on Roma return

Francesco Totti is showing encouraging signs in his
recovery from a thigh injury, Roma have confirmed.

Francesco Totti is edging closer to a comeback after Roma
confirmed his recovery from a thigh injury is progressing well.

The experienced forward picked up the injury in the 5-1 win over
Carpi last month but began work in the gym at the start of
October.

Following further tests, Roma have revealed the 39-year-old is
recovering quickly and will now start to increase his training
workload.

"Francesco Totti is continuing to make progress as he bids to
return to full fitness after sustaining a thigh injury on September
26," a statement on Wednesday read.

"Tests carried out on Totti today revealed further improvement
in the injured muscle in his right thigh.

"The Giallorossi No.10, who recently struck his 300th goal for
the club, will gradually increase his workload with the club's
medical and coaching staff monitoring the situation every day. "

Totti was initially expected to be out for close to a month.