Guangzhou Evergrande coach Fabio Cannavaro says Juventus face a fight to defend their Scudetto title this season.

Former Juve defender Cannavaro believes they've sacrificed their Serie A push for the Champions League.

“They are no longer as dominant as they were last season, but they are still top, though," Cannavaro told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “And in the in Europe I don't think they will have any problems with Lyon.

“They need to have their best players in the best condition possible when we arrive in April and May. The club has invested a lot for to win the Champions League and you need to be patient and improve you overall condition."

“I can only speak from the outside, as a spectator. The coach sees them every day and knows the condition and every detail," Cannavaro added. “It tickles me to see Dybala play with Cristiano and Higuain.

“Maybe it sometimes happens – like in Naples – that things don't work out and the trident becomes a burden for the team.

“In addition to confirming himself, Ronaldo is devastating up front. But lately, he's the only one scoring. They need balance."