Chelsea have confirmed their full squad for tonight’s crucial UEFA Champions League final group-stage fixture against Napoli, scheduled for Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, with kickoff at 20:00 GMT.
The Blues’ squad arrived in Naples late on Tuesday night, having departed England at approximately 9:32pm and landing around 10:40pm, as preparations intensified for the decisive encounter.
Chelsea travelling squad vs Napoli:
Sánchez, Jorgensen, Merrick, Bernal, Acheampong, Badiashile, Chalobah, Cucurella, Fofana, Gusto, Hato, James, Andrey Santos, Caicedo, Enzo, Estêvão, Garnacho, George, Gittens, Neto, Palmer, Delap, Guiu, João Pedro.
The match is significant not just for Chelsea’s qualification hopes, but also for the wider Champions League top-8 race. As previously reported by Softfootball, clubs such as PSG, Newcastle, Tottenham and Chelsea were identified as teams that could drop points, potentially opening the door for Barcelona to climb into the top eight.
Napoli come into the game under pressure, sitting on the brink of elimination, while Chelsea’s recent form under new management has raised optimism among fans that the Blues can secure a positive result on Italian soil.
All eyes will be on Naples tonight as the Champions League group stage reaches its dramatic conclusion.
