Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon has spoken of his concern at facing Chelsea in the first knockout round of the Champions League. Buffon, who on Wednesday returned to the starting line-up after a long layoff with injury, spoke to Italian newspaper Gazzetta Dello Sport about the difficult challenge presented by the fixture.

"I am wary of Chelsea even though they are having some difficulties," Buffon said.

"It's true that Chelsea are less fearsome than they have been at any other point over the last five years.

"However, this will be a really hard test for us. We will need to play to win, even at Stamford Bridge, but we know we can get the result we want."