Chelsea Football Club have officially acknowledged an incident involving their supporters that occurred on Tuesday evening, 27 January 2026, in Naples, ahead of their UEFA fixture against Napoli.
While Softfootball continues to investigate the full details surrounding what transpired, Chelsea addressed the situation via their official X handle, confirming that two fans were affected and are currently receiving medical attention.
This was the club’s official statement:
The club is aware of an incident that took place on Tuesday evening in Naples.
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.
Chelsea are scheduled to face Napoli on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, and despite the incident, there has been no indication that the match will be called off.
The club has, however, reiterated the need for supporters to remain vigilant, follow security guidance, and prioritize personal safety while moving around the city.
As of now, the injuries sustained are confirmed to be non-life-threatening, and further updates are expected as investigations continue.
