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Probable lineups for Napoli vs Chelsea

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The stakes couldn't be higher in this clash between Napoli and Chelsea, set for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7pm GMT at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

The Italians are aiming to secure a playoff spot, while the English side are dreaming of direct qualification for the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League.

Facing his former club, Antonio Conte will be without Rrahmani, Anguissa, De Bruyne, Politano, Meret, and Gilmour, all sidelined through injury. David Neres has also been officially ruled out after opting for surgery.

On the Chelsea side, Colwill, Adarabioyo, and Lavia are all injured. Mudryk remains suspended for doping, while Sterling is ineligible for the match.

Here are the probable lineups for both teams:

Napoli: Milinkovic-Savic - Beukema, Buongiorno, Juan Jesus - Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola - Vergara, Hojlund, Elmas.

Chelsea: Sanchez - Malo Gusto, Fofana, Badiashile, Hato - James, Caicedo - Pedro Neto, Fernandez, Garnacho - Joao Pedro.