Liam Rosenior to make four Chelsea changes for must-win Champions League clash with Napoli | OneFootball

Chelsea head to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday night knowing there is no room for error, as they face Napoli in a decisive final match of the Champions League group phase.

It’s a meeting poised to be littered with plenty of reunions, but the stakes are much higher for both sides, with a spot in the knockout stage on the line.

Chelsea are heading into this contest on the back of a thumping 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in what was arguably their best performance of the Liam Rosenior era.

That victory also extended Chelsea’s unbeaten streak against Palace to 18 games.

It stretched their recent winning run to three games on the bounce and four wins from their last five since Enzo Maresca’s premature exit.

They’re now chasing a fourth consecutive victory for the first time in several months.

However, that will be easier said than done, given Chelsea’s appalling record in Italy. The Blues have won just two of their 13 European away games there (D3, L8).

Six of their last seven visits have ended in defeat, including a recent 2-1 loss to Atalanta. To make things worse for Rosenior and his troops, Napoli haven’t lost at home since December 2024.

How Chelsea could line up

Rosenior will likely make four changes to the side that swatted Palace aside over the weekend.

Robert Sanchez was cruelly denied a clean sheet against Palace but should keep his spot, while Wesley Fofana and Malo Gusto return alongside Trevoh Chalobah and Marc Cucurella in defence.

Reece James was given an early breather last time out. He could partner Moises Caicedo at the base of midfield, allowing Enzo Fernandez to continue in the number ten role with Cole Palmer sidelined.

Alejandro Garnacho should return while Estevao gets the nod ahead of Pedro Neto. The 25-year-old was fantastic against Palace, but may be given a breather.

Joao Pedro should once again get the nod at the top end of the pitch.