Former Roma midfielder Emerson is happy over Luciano Spalletti's return.

Emerson played for Spalletti during his first spell in charge.

“I like Spalletti a great deal as a Coach," Emerson told TMW.

“I also liked Garcia, but it's always tough to win against Juventus and in these three years he was unable to do so. Roma were the most suited to the title challenge, but they had fallen pretty badly and I think the club made the right decision.

“Spalletti knows Roma and Italian football, so he is the perfect choice. It has always been difficult to work at Roma, for everything that surrounds the club. It's tough for the Coach and the directors. People are passionate, it's different to in Turin and Milan, so that can put those in control in crisis."