Napoli hosts Chelsea at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona tonight, looking to avoid early exit from the Champions League.
Antonio Conte’s team is in a tough spot, sitting 25th in the league phase table. Napoli has managed to win just two out of seven European matches this season. After a disappointing 3–0 loss to Juventus over the weekend, the pressure mounts on the manager to secure a win against his former club. A loss could see the reigning Serie A champions knocked out of the competition.
Napoli Team News
Antonio Conte is dealing with a squad heavily affected by injuries to key players. Midfielders Kevin De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour, and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa are all unavailable. As a result, the manager will need to use a makeshift midfield to handle Chelsea’s strong attack. David Neres and Matteo Politano are also sidelined due to injuries.
Alex Meret is expected to be in goal despite recent shoulder issues. In defense, Alessandro Buongiorno will lead a back three that has generally been solid at home. Scott McTominay will be crucial in both defensive and offensive roles after scoring four goals in five European matches. Rasmus Højlund is likely to be the main striker, with Romelu Lukaku possibly coming off the bench after his return to the squad.
Napoli Predicted Lineup
Napoli predicted XI: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, Juan Jesus; Gutierrez, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Vergara, Elmas; Højlund
When will the match kick off?
The Champions League match is scheduled for Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Napoli vs Chelsea?
In the UK, the match will be live on TNT Sports 4, with coverage starting at 19:30 GMT on TV and through the discovery+ app.
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