AFP,  MILAN: Gianluigi Buffon is set to make his long-awaited return for Juventus as in-form Lazio travel to AC Milan for the first of their double header in Serie A action this weekend.

Veteran goalkeeper Buffon returns against Chievo on the weekend he turns 40 after struggling with a calf injury since the 1-0 win over Napoli on December 1.

In his absence Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has impressed, conceding just one goal in seven Serie A games as the Turin side continue their push for a seventh straight Serie A title.

Juventus are just one point behind leaders Napoli after 21 games with Maurizio Sarri's side hosting Bologna on Sunday.

Massimiliano Allegri will be counting on bringing home all three points against Chievo, in 13th, and without a win in two months.

“Playing these kinds of games is always difficult,” said Juventus' Moroccan defender Medhi Benatia.

“If you face Inter or Roma, the coach does not even need to talk. Everyone is focused and ready to give their best.

“In games like the one on Saturday you can be led to think that it is easier to get a positive result, but that's not true.