Napoli star Ezequiel Lavezzi can't hide his excitement at facing Chelsea in the Champions League.

They go to London defending a 3-1 first-leg lead.

"We're counting down the minutes and the big match in the Champions League in London moves nearer," commented El Pocho on Monday.

"We arrive in this game in the best way, after six consecutive wins and in high spirits. It will be a battle at a sold out Stamford Bridge, but we are ready and focused, knowing that we have a date with history."