Two Chelsea fans in Naples for Champions League clash taken to hospital as club release statement

Two Chelsea fans have been taken to hospital with ‘non-life threatening injuries’ after an incident in Naples, the club has confirmed.

Chelsea are preparing for their final Champions League league phase clash where they are taking on reigning Serie A champions Napoli on Wednesday night.

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However, the build-up to the match has been overshadowed by the unsavoury incident in the Italian city.

“The club is aware of an incident that took place on Tuesday evening in Naples,” Chelsea said in a statement.

“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.”

At this stage it’s not clear what happened in the incident or who the perpetrators behind the injuring of the Chelsea fans were.

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