Fiorentina clash has Bonucci on guard

Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has warned his team-mates not to underestimate Fiorentina in Tuesday night’s Serie A match.

The centre-back believes the Viola will be Juve’s toughest opponent so far, and has stressed that the reigning champions will have to be on top of their game if they want to continue their 43-game unbeaten run.

“In my opinion, Tuesday’s game will be the most difficult match of the season so far,” Bonucci told the club’s official website.

“The match in Florence will be difficult for a thousand and one reasons. They lost 5-0 against us last term, so it will be the game of the season for them. A difficult challenge awaits us.

“We are completely focused on Fiorentina. We will have to show them respect of we could be in trouble on Tuesday,” he said.

The match at the Artemio Franchi starts at 20:45CET.