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Palermo vs. Juventus: Lichtsteiner ready for crucial period

Juventus' title defense hinges on a crucial run of games in the build-up to Christmas, according to fullback Stephan Lichtsteiner.

Stephan Lichtsteiner believes the fixtures in the run-up to Christmas could prove pivotal in Juventus' bid to retain the Serie A title, with a trip to Palermo up next on Sunday.

Juve has won the last four Scudetti, but that run is under serious threat following a major summer overhaul of the playing squad that has seen Massimiliano Allegri's men make a slow start to the 2015-16 campaign.

Now, though, a run of 16 points from its last seven league matches has brought the champion back up to sixth place and within striking distance of the leading pack, who have all taken points off each other to keep the division close.