Napoli vs Chelsea, Champions League
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Chelsea and Pafos FC announce their starting lineups for Wednesday's Champions League fixture at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea hosts Pafos FC this Wednesday (21:00) at Stamford Bridge with the firm intention of regaining momentum in the Champions League. After the narrow defeat against Atalanta (2-1), Liam Rosenior's team is in 13th place with ten points and needs a win to challenge for direct qualification to the round of 16.
The last Champions League match day may offer a dramatic end to the league phase.
Antonio Conte hailed Joao Pedro as a ‘truly important player’ for Chelsea after Napoli ’s 3-2 defeat in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Enzo Fernandez ’s penalty put Chelsea in front but Napoli were 2-1 ahead by half time with goals from Antonio Vergara and Rasmus Hojlund.
Chelsea are exploring the possibility of their women’s team sharing Plough Lane with AFC Wimbledon.