Will Chelsea be able to wake up and do something in Champions League?

With Manchester United and Manchester City shunted into the second-tier Europa League and Arsenal on the verge of elimination, Chelsea seems to be the only possible quarterfinalist from a country that provided six of the last 12 finalists.

Chelsea has a strong pedigree with four semifinal appearances and an appearance in the 2008 final, but has slipped to fifth in the Premier League and only managed a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup on Saturday against second-tier opponents.

While Chelsea coach Andre Villas-Boas acknowledged last week he has lost the support of some players, Napoli is full of confidence after an impressive 3-0 win at Fiorentina on Friday.

Edinson Cavani struck twice to take his tally for the season to 15 in Serie A.

“The first thing that came into my head after the game is that this is the right path and that we need the same attitude against Chelsea,” Cavani said. “It will be a very hard game for us.

“I want Napoli to win so that we can continue making history. We won’t give up until the end.”

Defender Hugo Campagnaro is likely to miss out with a calf injury.

Villas-Boas is hoping captain John Terry and Ashley Cole are fit after injuries and could recall veterans Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard in a bid to bolster experience and confidence.

“You need an extra mental push,” Villas-Boas said. “Until you get out of the cycle with a win, for sure it perpetuates a little bit.”

source: brownsvilleherald.com