Chelsea Reveals Confirmed Lineup Against Napoli | Official News
Chelsea Football Club has confirmed its lineup for the crucial Champions League match against Napoli. This fixture represents the final game in the league phase, taking place in southern Italy. A win for Chelsea may secure them a top-eight finish, automatically qualifying them for the Round of 16.
Chelsea’s Starting Eleven
Under the guidance of Liam Rosenior, changes have been made to the squad. Two alterations were necessary from the side that achieved a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace. The starting eleven includes:
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
- Defenders: Malo Gusto, Reece James (captain), Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella
- Midfield: Moises Caicedo, Andrey Santos
- Forwards: Estevao Willian, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto
- Striker: Joao Pedro
Substitutes Bench
The substitutes include players returning from injury, adding depth to the bench. The members of the substitutes are:
- Filip Jorgensen
- Merrick
- Acheampong
- Badiashile
- Chalobah
- Hato
- Cole Palmer
- Gittens
- George
- Garnacho
- Delap
- Guiu
Match Importance
This match against Napoli is significant for Chelsea. A victory not only strengthens their position in the Champions League but also boosts their overall morale. The team hopes to capitalize on their recent form and secure a vital win this evening.