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Spalletti and Totti present united front at Roma

Luciano Spalletti and Francesco Totti insist they are on good terms, with president James Pallotta also playing down the reported Roma rift.

Roma coach Luciano Spalletti and captain Francesco Totti have played down reports of a rift following the dramatic conclusion to Sunday's 3-3 draw against Atalanta.

Veteran forward Totti has been a fringe player this season, with injuries playing their part, and is yet to start a match since Spalletti returned to the Stadio Olimpico as Rudi Garcia's successor for a second spell in charge.

The 39-year-old came off the bench to score his second goal of the season five minutes from time and earn a share of the spoils over the weekend before claims of a clash with his coach.