Emerson is not feeling the love from Frank Lampard, admitting he feels more 'important' on international duty with Roberto Mancini's Italy squad.
The Chelsea left-back is yet to feature in the Premier League this season, dropping to a distant third choice at left-back behind new £50m signing Ben Chilwell and Marcos Alonso.
Last season Lampard wasn't too keen either, handing Emerson only 15 appearances in the league. The defender was touted for a move back to Italy under the boss who brought him to West London - Inter Milan's Antonio Conte - but couldn't complete a deal.