UCL: ahead of Napoli vs Chelsea, two Chelsea supporters were assaulted in Italy.

On the eve of its European trip to face Napoli, Chelsea issued a statement to alert its supporters after two of them were attacked in Naples, who are currently in hospital with no life-threatening injuries.

Chelsea issued a statement after the assault suffered by two of its supporters in Naples, on Tuesday, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League match against Napoli scheduled for this Wednesday evening.

On its official site, the London club urged its traveling fans to “exercise extreme caution,” noting that the two injured supporters are currently in hospital.
The club has learned of an incident that occurred on Tuesday in Naples, the Blues’ statement notes.

According to the London club, the victims have been hospitalized for injuries that do not put their lives in danger. The club also urged all of its traveling supporters to stay vigilant and to strictly adhere to the safety instructions issued before the match.

If information relayed on social media indicates possible knife attacks involving Chelsea supporters, the exact circumstances of the incident have not yet been officially confirmed by the Neapolitan authorities. This episode also recalls the difficulties regularly faced by away supporters in Naples, a city where the reception of visiting fans has often been marred by tensions in the past.