Juventus defender Cristian Molinaro is eagerly anticipating this weekend's vital clash with league leaders Inter.

Juve currently sit third on the Serie A table just one win behind Inter and a win at the Giuseppe Meazza would firmly entrench the Old Lady in the top three.

"We are eagerly awaiting the game with positive tension," Molinaro enthused.

"The squad is charged and we are waiting for the internationals to come back so we can prepare for the match properly.

"It has always been a prestigious clash, but this year the two teams are locked together at the top so it's worth even more.

"Inter and Juve are both proving that they know how to play at the highest level because all the players know how to make the difference in Serie A.

"We want to do as well in this fixture as we did last year and our great champions can be decisive."