Carlos Tevez: Juventus must "accelerate" in Serie A despite nine-point lead

Carlos Tevez has said that Juventus must push on to win the Serie A title as soon as possible, claiming that their nine-point lead over second-placed Roma means nothing to the players.

The Old Lady host Sassuolo on Monday evening, and could find their lead cut if Roma can overcome Chievo on Sunday.

Tevez told Sky Sport Italia: "It is the time to accelerate and close out games as early as possible. However, it is not the critical time yet, the nine-point lead over Roma does not relax us.

"We must close the race for the title as soon as possible. We've struggled against Sassuolo lately, they are a much-improved side. I expect a tough game on Monday."

Tevez has scored 33 times in 54 league games since joining Juventus in 2013.