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Witnesses claimed the fans were attacked as they walked to a local pub. One fan told The Sun that his friend was stabbed after allegedly being chased by 25 Napoli ultras.
Naples has a long history of away supporters being targeted by local ultras.
Chelsea urged their supporters to take “extreme caution” after the pair were taken to hospital. A club statement said: “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.”
Fans have been asked not to walk alone around the city and to avoid wearing colours or emblems that can identify them as Chelsea supporters.
A free shuttle service, with a police escort, will be in place for the 2,500 Chelsea fans who have tickets to ensure they arrive safely at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium tonight. Police in Naples are yet to release a statement on the alleged stabbings.