Chelsea have issued a statement urging supporters to take ‘extreme caution’ after reports that travelling fans had been stabbed in Naples.
Liam Rosenior’s side take on Napoli in their final fixture of the Champions League’s league phase this evening. Two supporters are currently being treated in hospital with fans having reported on social media that there had been stabbings involving Napoli ultras.
Chelsea have acknowledged the reports and confirmed the presence of two supporters in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
In a statement, the West Londoners urged fans to take caution ahead of the game at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday night.
“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. 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.”
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