Roma captain Totti will return to training this week

Roma confirmed Monday an improvement in the condition of captain Francesco Totti, who is set for a return to training in "the coming days."

Totti injured his thigh after coming on as a substitute against Carpi on Sept. 26. The latest round of tests revealed he is getting closer to a full recovery.

"Totti, who recently scored his milestone 300th goal for Roma, will now continue his personalized recovery program of physiotherapy and gym work before returning to outside training in the coming days," read a statement on the club's official website.