Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Chelsea Boss Praises Palmer, Pedro in Napoli Win
Chelsea played a big game against Napoli in the Champions League.
They scored first with a penalty by Enzo Fernandez.
Napoli then scored a goal, but Chelsea's player Joao Pedro scored two goals to win the game.
The coach, Liam Rosenior, was very happy with Cole Palmer, who came in late and helped a lot, even though he wasn't fully fit.
Rosenior said they need to take care of Palmer because he's been playing a lot and needs to stay healthy for big games like this.
Chelsea defeated Napoli 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League on January 29, 2026, at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Enzo Fernandez scored a penalty for Chelsea, and Joao Pedro scored a brace to secure the win.
Chelsea had not won an away game in the Champions League since October 2022.
Cole Palmer, despite fitness issues, made a significant impact off the bench in the second half.
Manager Liam Rosenior praised Palmer's performance and emphasized the need to manage his fitness carefully.
- Who
- Chelsea FC, Napoli, Liam Rosenior, Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro
- What
- Chelsea won 2-1 against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League
- When
- January 29, 2026
- Where
- Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy
- Why
- To advance to the Champions League round of 16
- Match Date
- January 29, 2026
- Venue
- Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
- Chelsea's Last Away Win
- October 2022
- Goalscorers for Chelsea
- Enzo Fernandez, Joao Pedro (2)
- Napoli Goalscorer
- Rasmus Højlund