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Napoli's home fixtures are some of the most highly policed in Europe A Chelsea supporter has described his "shock" after being stabbed and taken to hospital before Wednesday's Champions League match against Napoli in Italy. Marcus, 22, who did not want to give his surname, said he and a group of Chelsea fans were targeted in the centre of Naples by a group of Napoli 'ultras' - a term used for hardcore supporter groups in European football. "We turned a corner - it wasn't technically an alleyway, but it felt like one because there were no lights, " he said. "There were about 20 or 30 people, all in black, walking towards us as soon as we made eye contact. Some people knew what was happening and ran straight away. " Marcus, who was with "seven or eight" friends, added: "It was definitely a shock. Everyone was shaken up when we eventually found the police. "I was in shorts and they were covered in blood, with blood going all down my leg. We think it was a screwdriver – it could've been a Stanley blade. It was either that or a screwdriver. "I didn't really feel it until I started running away. My left cheek felt heavy, almost, and as soon as I touched it my hand was covered in blood. " Chelsea urge fan caution in Naples after 'incident' Chelsea issued a warning to supporters on their social media accounts following the incident on Tuesday night, urging them to be careful when out in public. In a statement, Chelsea 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. " Marcus was treated in hospital between 23: 00 and 04: 00 local time before reporting the attack to police on Wednesday afternoon. He said he still planned to attend the match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, having avoided serious injury, but intended to leave Naples the following day to travel to Rome. The other injured fan was treated in hospital after being punched and kicked. European football's governing body Uefa has been contacted for comment. Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views Ask about Chelsea - what do you want to know? Champions League: Man City, Liverpool, Spurs & Chelsea all in last 16 as it stands Salah scores as Liverpool thrash Qarabag to reach last 16 Arsenal thrash AS FAR Rabat to reach Champions Cup final Explore the big screen adventures of the Starship Enterprise Agatha Christie: The best-selling novelist of all time New mysteries and family trouble are afoot in Death in Paradise New clues emerge in the search for Dr Ruja Ignatova Bayern legend? How Kane is viewed in Germany as contract talks begin Why England legend Root is so effective in Asia Global brand in an EFL world - Wrexham's £48m cash injection explained What happens next after latest link between heading and brain disease? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Why did Alcaraz, Sinner & Sabalenka have to remove fitness trackers? Six English clubs, one huge night - all to play for in Champions League Can unfancied Scots be Six Nations contenders? F1 testing begins - but why all the secrecy? Cal-fouri, a lesser-spotted law & Russell v the Shed - Prem talking points 'Another unbelievable result' - but what's different about Man Utd now? 'Intoxicating title fight impossible to call as Hearts refuse to buckle' Grudge match or homecoming - what next for Pimblett? Is Sinner-Alcaraz in danger of making majors boring? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.