Hart: Man City ready for Roma

Joe Hart hopes Manchester City can put their opening-game disappointment in the Champions League behind them against Roma.

City were beaten by a last-minute strike from former player Jerome Boateng on matchday one as Bayern Munich ran out 1-0 victors at the Allianz Arena while Roma beat CSKA Moscow 5-1 in the other group game.

Hart is aware of the danger Roma pose, as Rudi Garcia's side have won all five of their Serie A games this term, conceding just one goal, but the goalkeeper says City are ready to get their Champions League bid up and running.

"It's obviously a big game for us," Hart told the club's official website. "It was disappointing to start with the loss out in Munich but it's the Champions League and luckily it's not knockout straight away."

The England No.1 believes home form is absolutely crucial for his side and is looking forward to meeting up with former national team colleague Ashley Cole.

"We need to start our home Champions League campaign with a win but we know Roma will be tough," he said at Monday's press conference.

"We're more than up for this. We know how well Roma have been playing but we are ready.

"You have to set your standards high and make sure you win your home games. It will be great to see Ashley Cole and catch up with him.

"Though we have conceded late goals, it also shows you were getting there. It proves we can match the big boys and now we just need to complete the job, starting against Roma on Tuesday."

Meanwhile, City manager Manuel Pellegrini revealed forward Stevan Jovetic will be available for the clash, but midfielder Fernando will miss out.

"We continue injured with Fernando," said the Chilean. "Stevan Jovetic is in the squad list - he is ready for tomorrow.

"Samir Nasri had surgery yesterday, he will be out for around one month. All the other players are fit."