Roma forward Vincenzo Montella expects to sit on the bench regularly this term after the arrival of John Carew.
The Italian netted in the 2-1 win at Udinese on Sunday but fears that the loan signing of the Norwegian from Valencia may see his first team chances restricted.
"It was important to get the season off with a win but I know what my destiny is here at Roma," said the former Samp hero.
"I’m well aware of Coach Fabio Capello’s tactical ideas for the attack. He wants a tall powerful target man and that is not me.
"I’ll just keep giving my very best in training and in games in the hope that my specific strengths can be of use to the side."
Capello has never really considered Montella as an irreplaceable figure at the Stadio Olimpico despite his prolific scoring record.
Montella certainly has the ability to make an impact as he has scored 108 goals in just 190 Serie A games.