Federico Bernardeschi believes Juve’s upcoming matches against Lazio and Sportling Lisbon  will be “a real battle.”

The former Fiorentina winger spoke to JTV about the upcoming challenges the Bianconeri face as well as the importance of this weekends matches where Napoli will play Roma.

“It’ll be wonderful to see these great sides face off,” Bernardeschi told the clubs official TV channel.

“This will certainly be an important round and we are well aware that Lazio are strong, have big objectives and are coming off a great season.

“They’ve started well this term too, so it’s going to be a real battle, but we are ready.

“Sporting Lisbon? The Coach is right to say much of our qualification campaign goes through the meetings with the Portuguese side. It’ll be an enjoyable challenge, besides which the Champions League is always an extraordinary occasion, starting from the moment you hear the anthem.

“I have a long way to go and a lot of experience to attain, but I am happy, because every day I feel better.

“I love to play football and that remains regardless of the position I am playing in. I live the game moment by moment and do what feels right.”