Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers is impressed by the atmosphere at the Stadio Olimpico as they face Roma in the Conference League semi-final.

The first leg ended 1-1 and the second kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG.

Liveblog: Conference League Roma-Leicester

The away goals rule no longer applies in Europe, but VAR will be active today, ahead of schedule, as it was originally only going to be in the Final.

“It’s brilliant – Olimpico stadium in Rome and the pitch looks really good. Great environment for the game,” Rodgers told BT Sport.

“It’s the second leg we want to win the game so it’s that balance of attacking and defensive players. It’s a strong team we’ve got out.”

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is injured, so Sergio Oliveira steps into the Roma midfield, while Leicester make some changes from the first leg.

“It’s a game where we have to be careful for their counter-attack, James Justin is fast so there’s a good speed in the back line and he did well when he came into the game last week.

“It’s a great game, a great occasion and we’re looking forward to it.”

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