Chelsea XI vs Napoli – Expected Lineup and Team Updates

Published On: January 28, 2026

Chelsea XI vs Napoli – Expected Lineup and Team Updates

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Chelsea heads to Naples on Wednesday, looking to secure their place in the Champions League Round of 16.

Liam Rosenior’s team has climbed to eighth position after several strong performances both domestically and in Europe. Recently, they beat Crystal Palace 3–1, boosting their Premier League momentum. However, they face a tough challenge in Italy, where they have lost six of their last seven away matches. A win would ensure a seeded spot and help them avoid the playoff in February.

Chelsea Team News

The visitors receive a significant boost with the return of their top creative player. Cole Palmer has joined the squad after missing the weekend match due to thigh tightness. Goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen is also back in the mix following a successful scan of his injury from the game against Pafos. This gives Rosenior a much stronger squad for this important European game.

Robert Sánchez is expected to remain in goal, despite Jørgensen’s return. Benoît Badiashile and Wesley Fofana are likely to lead the defense in the absence of Levi Colwill. In midfield, Moisés Caicedo aims to maintain his impressive passing accuracy under pressure. Estêvão Willian and Alejandro Garnacho should offer width for an attack led by João Pedro.