AC Milan goalkeeper Dida looks set to play in Sunday's clash at Lazio following his dramatic collapse after being slapped by a pitch-invading fan during their 2-1 Champions League defeat at Celtic.

The world's media have accused the Brazilian of play-acting and he had no signs of injury when he arrived back in Italy despite being carried off on a stretcher following the incident.

"He is still our first choice," Milan director general Ariedo Braida told reporters when asked if Dida may be left out to avoid embarrassment.

Milan captain Paolo Maldini has stepped up his recovery from knee surgery but is not expected to feature in Rome..

Keeper Fernando Muslera is expected to return for Lazio after 43-year-old Marco Ballotta was preferred in goal for the 2-2 Champions League draw with Real Madrid on Wednesday. Defender Valon Behrami is doubtful after going off injured against Real.

Juventus are without suspended midfielder Cristiano Zanetti for Sunday's trip to Fiorentina but welcome back defender Jonathan Zebina from his four game ban for threatening a steward.

Long-term injury victims Mauro Camoranesi, Jorge Andrade and Jean Alain Boumsong continue to miss out.

Roma midfielder Ludovic Giuly is suspended for Sunday's visit to Parma following his sending off for handball in last weekend's 4-1 defeat by Inter.

Midfielder Alberto Aquilani is also expected to be out for two months with the thigh injury picked up in Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League loss at Manchester United.

Reuters