Three Man City fans injured in Napoli ultras attack as local restaurant owner suffers BROKEN NOSE while defending them
Ahead of the second-leg of the Champions League clash, Napoli Ultras surrounded City fans in a Pizzeria and began to throw objects-the restaurant owner, who attempted to protect the injured fans, was attacked and suffered a broken nose.
MANCHESTER CITY fans were subjected to verbal abuse and physical violence ahead of their side's Champions League clash in Naples.
Three fans were injured as Napoli ultras chased them through the streets and broke the nose of an Italian restaurant owner who was shielding the supporters in his establishment.
Napoli host Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League Group stage this evening, but the fracas ahead of the game has left many fans fearing for their safety.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that a group were dining at a pizzeria, when the exit was blocked and a large crowd of Italians gathered around.
Fans were reportedly on the receiving end of objects being thrown and the restaurant owner who attempted to protect the injured fans was attacked and suffered a broken nose.
According to the Mirror, Giuseppe Liberato suffered a bruise rib during the altercation and will be unable to work for a month while he recovers.
Police are now investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made.
Since the incident involving fans came to light, UEFA have issued a ban on anyone attending the Champions League fixture from wearing a belt.
This ban follows the trouble last night as well as from the two team's first meeting, where a Napoli fan was jailed for using his belt as a weapon in an attack in a pub near the Ethiad stadium.
The players and coaching staff themselves received a hostile reception when they arrived at their hotel as they face the team that they beat 2-1 in the first-leg, Manchester City currently sit top of Group F.
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