Chelsea have told fans to take ‘extreme caution’ in Naples after two supporters were treated in hospital ahead of their Champions League tie within the Italian city.
Napoli and Chelsea meet on the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Wednesday night within the competition’s final round of group games.
‘The club is aware of an incident that took place on Tuesday evening in Naples,’ Chelsea posted on their official X account.
‘Two fans are being treated in hospital, having sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
‘The club would love to remind all supporters to exercise extreme caution whilst in the town and be aware of the recommendation shared ahead of this fixture.’
Around 2,500 Chelsea supporters are expected to attend tonight’s game at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Supporters have already been told to congregate at a selected location several hours before the sport and can receive a police escort to the bottom.
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Fans claimed on social media that two people were stabbed last night but those reports haven’t been verified.
Naples is often called a notoriously dangerous city for visiting fans and Chelsea did send a warning earlier this month to those who planned to travel.
‘During Uefa competition matches, attacks on away fans have sometimes occurred in Naples,’ a temporary statement read.
Chelsea are hoping to seal a top-eight finish within the Champions League group phase that may secure a spot within the last 16 of the competition and avoid them playing in next month’s play-off round.
A win would guarantee avoiding that fate but Liam Rosenior is under no illusions as to the duty facing his side.
He said: ‘This can be a very strong team.
‘I feel it might have been unlucky within the recent games they played. The outcomes haven’t followed the performances that Antonio’s team have given.
‘We comprehend it’s going to be a really difficult game in a really special atmosphere. It doesn’t change my plans in any respect because I’ve been planning for a really difficult game.’
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