Chelsea take on Napoli on Wednesday night
Chelsea take on Napoli on Wednesday night
Chelsea have told supporters to take "extreme caution" in Naples after two fans needed hospital treatment for "non-life-threatening injuries". are hoping to seal a top-eight finish in the group phase when they take on the Serie A champions at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium tonight.
But on the eve of the game, the club released a statement in which they revealed two supporters were treated in hospital ahead of their Champions League tie in the Italian city. “The club is aware of an incident that took place on Tuesday evening in Naples," the statement read.
“Two fans are being treated in hospital, having sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The club would like to remind all supporters to exercise extreme caution whilst in the city and take note of the advice shared ahead of this fixture.”
There has been no official confirmation of how the injuries were caused, supporters have been urged not to walk around the city and to avoid wearing club colours or emblems that identify them as Chelsea fans.
About 2,500 Chelsea supporters have tickets for the game, and in travel advice issued earlier this month, the club told fans planning to make the trip: “During Uefa competition matches, attacks on away fans have sometimes occurred in Naples.”
Rosenior, who was appointed Chelsea head coach earlier this month, made a winning start in the Champions League as his side overcame Pafos at Stamford Bridge last time out. However, he knows his side are in for a tough game against ’s side.
“This is a very, very strong team,” Rosenior said. “I think they have been unfortunate in the recent games that they played; the results haven't followed the performances that Antonio’s (Conte’s) team have produced.
“We know it’s going to be a very, very difficult game in a very, very special atmosphere. It doesn't change my plans at all because I've been planning for a very difficult game.
Liam Rosenior looks on
Liam Rosenior is looking to continue his positive start as Chelsea boss
“In the Champions League, Serie A or the Premier League, you can’t expect anything. The competition is always so high. Napoli are a great team and they proved that with a fantastic title win last season.
“They have outstanding individual players and a world-class coach. They are still in a position where they can get through and we’re aware of that.
“I think it will make for an exciting game because Napoli have to win and for us to have a realistic chance of finishing in the top eight, we also have to win.”
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