ROME city officials have several security measures in place in a bid to avoid any further trouble ahead of Roma’s clash with Liverpool.
Reds supporter Sean Cox, 53, remains in critical condition after being attacked outside a pub by visiting supporters before their Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield.
And, with the two sides due to meet for the return on Wednesday, Rome has beefed up security to ensure they have a better chance to stamp any issues out.
Corriere dello Sport report 2,000 police officials will be deployed around the city on the day of the game.
Furthermore, there will be a complete alcohol ban, as well as a huge crackdown on fake tickets.
Liverpool fans have been told to meet at Piazza delle Canestre, which is around four miles away from the stadium.
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Roma have confirmed they have been working with local and British police as well as Uefa officials in an attempt to minimalise any problems.
However, there are a few issues to contend with as there are other major events taking place in the city between May 1 and 2.
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On Tuesday, there is the annual Primo Maggio music festival, which takes place at the other end of the city in San Giovanni Square on May 1.
Meanwhile, the pope is making a visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady Divine Love in the Italian capital.
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