Chelsea have told fans to take “extreme caution” in Naples after two supporters were treated in hospital there before their Champions League tie in the Italian city.
Napoli and Chelsea meet at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Wednesday night in 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 X account. “Two fans are being treated in hospital, having sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
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“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.”
Chelsea fans reported on social media that knives had been pulled on them, with one post saying a group of Napoli ultras had stabbed a supporter.
Chelsea are hoping to seal a top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase that would secure a guaranteed place in the last 16.
