Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini says they can handle Champions League opponents Chelsea.
Juventus and Chelsea won their opening Champions League games against Malmo and Zenit respectively.
“It was easy to prepare the game, the coach has told us the same thing," Chiellini said.
“These are very nice games, you can prepare them easily, we'll be playing home against the European champions, it will be challenging and nice, I think we'll play a nice match," the Bianconeri captain continued.
“We haven't yet conceded in the Champions League, we can't concede too many counterattacks to a team like Chelsea who are very physical, they proved it last season and they continue to do so. We should not let them use their best qualities."
Chiellini will be marking Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku on the night.
“Maybe it's a little bit diminishing to only talk about me and Lukaku. We would be fortunate enough if we play a balanced game without conceding too many spaces to their midfielders and forwards, in those situations is difficult to mark them, we have to be extremely careful not to create those situations that can let them express their quality.
“Lukaku is on top, he is a new signing that Chelsea have been paid a lot, he's not there by chance.
“What we really expect is to qualify, then from March onwards, there are many situations from the draw to injuries and the teams' form.
“Right now, we can't really make long term plans but focus on our present, improve and get better, being aware of the fact that we need to grow but also of the qualities that we have."
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