Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits he's excited facing Champions League opponents Juventus.

Although they currently lie in mid-table in Serie A, Tuchel knows what a difficult task awaits.

"They are so experienced and such a big club with so much Champions League experience," he said.

"They will enjoy the different competition. They have had a bit of a rough start according to their results in Serie A, but they were convincing in the Champions League.

"You never know with players that are missing. The guys who come in want to show they are reliable.

"We play Juventus at Juventus. It's a no-brainer that demands respect to the quality and tradition of the club. We need to refocus and regroup and face a tough challenge with positive energy and determination to bounce back from our defeat."